Entertainment · October 29, 2026
Patrick Stewart Said He’d Never Retire From Acting in Final Interview: “I’ll Always and Forever Be an Actor”
Actor Patrick Stewart has died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed on October 29 that his death followed a brief struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. In his final interview, conducted in July, Stewart expressed a lifelong commitment to his craft, stating he had no plans to retire and would "always and forever be an actor." He is remembered for his iconic roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises.
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Patrick Stewart Said He’d Never Retire From Acting in Final Interview: “I’ll Always and Forever Be an Actor”
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‘Star Trek’ Actor Patrick Stewart Dead at 86 After ‘Brief’ Battle With Alzheimer’s Disease
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Patrick Stewart, 86, said he had no plans to retire from Hollywood in final interview before his death: 'I'll always and forever be an actor'
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Patrick Stewart died at the age of 86
- The cause of death was related to Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia
- His death was announced by spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak
- In his final interview, he stated he would 'always and forever be an actor' and had no plans to officially retire
Reported by only some outlets
- The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Mail state he died on Wednesday
- The Hollywood Reporter reports he died at his home in Los Angeles
- Us Weekly reports the death announcement was made on Thursday, October 29
- The Hollywood Reporter mentions his upcoming role in Avengers: Doomsday as his last film
- The Hollywood Reporter notes a July interview with TV Insider as his final interview
- Us Weekly notes his family requested donations to Alzheimer's research and caregiver funds in lieu of flowers
Confirmed
- Patrick Stewart died at age 86
- Death was caused by Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia
- Spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak issued the official announcement
- Stewart stated in July he did not intend to retire
Reported
- The actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles (The Hollywood Reporter)
- Fans are encouraged to donate to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund (Us Weekly)
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