Patrick Stewart, the actor remembered for his roles in the ‘X-Men’ films and the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, He died this October 28. This was reported by his family and his work team on October 29 in a publication through the interpreter’s social networks.
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According to the publication, The actor died at his home in Los Angeles, United States, surrounded by his wife Sunny and his closest family and friends.
“He has been wrapped in the warm embrace of his family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayers, tears, laughter and the kind of deep emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to all of us,” they indicated.
What did the renowned actor Patrick Stewart die of? What is known
According to the statement, Stewart suffered from Alzheimer’s, as well as Dementia with Lewy bodies. According to his family, the actor died “after a brief period of illness.”
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According to the Mayo Clinic, Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. In it, brain neurons progressively die, while brain tissue shrinks.
Patrick Stewart, renowned X-Men actor. Photo:EFE
In the early stages of the disease, patients forget recent events or conversations, while in the more advanced phases there is serious memory loss and significant impairments in people’s ability to carry out their daily tasks.
Figures from the Mayo Clinic indicate that, in the United States alone, 6.9 million people over 65 years of age suffer from this disease. Estimates also indicate that of the 55 million people suffering from dementia in the world, between 60 and 70 percent have Alzheimer’s.
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For its part, Dementia with Lewy bodies is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. It is a disease in which protein deposits, also called Lewy bodies, form in the nerve cells of the brain.
These deposits, according to the Mayo Clinic, They affect “brain regions that are involved in thinking, memory and movement.”
Patrick Stewart died at age 86. Photo:EFE
According to the same source, this disease produces progressive deterioration of the patient’s mental abilities. Sufferers may also experience symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including muscle stiffness, slow movements, tremors, and difficulty walking.
Other symptoms include visual hallucinations, difficulty sleeping, apathy, or depression.
who was Patrick Stewart? His most recognized roles
The actor was originally from the Yorkshire region, in the north of England. According to his family in the statement, He took to the British stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company before crossing the Atlantic to the United States, where he built an acclaimed acting career.
His best-known roles in Hollywood were Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek’ and Professor Charles Xavier in several ‘X-Men’ films. and other related Marvel productions, including the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
“His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in all genres. He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the confines of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but also to the most iconic final frontier of science fiction aboard the starship Enterprise,” those close to him indicated in the statement.
British actor Patrick Stewart. Photo:EFE
Her family also highlighted her philanthropic work and activism with survivors of domestic violence, global refugees, veteran mental health services, and animal welfare.
“He will be remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to every role, both in his art and in his life,” they concluded.
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