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Business & Finance · October 30, 2026

Patrick Stewart’s 26-Year Professor X Run Ends With ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ Marvel Confirms

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The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of two prominent 'Star Trek' actors who passed away within four days of each other in October 2026. Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, died at age 86 on Thursday. His death followed that of Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original series, at age 90 on the preceding Sunday. Tributes have been led by fellow franchise veteran William Shatner.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Patrick Stewart died at the age of 86
  • Patrick Stewart died on Thursday
  • Walter Koenig died at age 90
  • Walter Koenig died on Sunday
  • Patrick Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'
  • Walter Koenig played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series

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  • Marvel confirmed Patrick Stewart's run as Professor X will end with 'Avengers: Doomsday' rather than 'Secret Wars'
  • William Shatner described the week as 'heartbreaking'
  • Patrick Stewart's tenure as Professor X lasted 26 years
  • William Shatner is one of only two remaining living members of the original series main cast

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