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Sir Patrick Stewart’s death prompts tributes
First reported Oct 30, 12:19 AM ET · Latest Oct 30, 4:55 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 30, 6:00 AM ET
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Sir Patrick Stewart died at 86 in Los Angeles after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, BBC News reports. Ian McKellen led tributes, describing Stewart as a “beloved actor,” NBC News adds that McKellen called him a man who “wore his heart on his sleeve.”
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- Reported Sir Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles. Is this wrong?
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- “The actor died in Los Angeles” — BBC News
- Reported Ian McKellen said Stewart "wore his heart on his sleeve." Is this wrong?
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- ““He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love,” McKellen said” — NBC News
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Timeline
What changed: Stewart’s death and McKellen’s public statements were reported today.
How this story developed
- New Sir Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles. Ian McKellen said Stewart "wore his heart on his sleeve."
Every report, newest first
- Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86 — BBC News
The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
- Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen: A friendship that surpassed the stage and screen — NBC News
“He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love,” McKellen said in a statement on Stewart’s death.
Questions
- The specific timeline of Stewart’s illness and details of any memorial arrangements have not been disclosed. Open
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Stewart and McKellen were long‑time friends and celebrated actors known for their work on stage and screen. Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia are progressive brain disorders that affect memory, thinking and movement.
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