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Veteran British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at 86, leaving fans around the world mourning the loss of a screen legend. Stewart had battled Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia before his death. His final completed project was "Avengers: Doomsday," which opens in U.S. theaters on December 18. Marvel Studios has confirmed that the film will mark his final on-screen appearance.
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Stewart enjoyed a celebrated career, but his two most iconic roles were Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the older Professor X in the "X-Men" film franchise. Stewart had reportedly been expected to return as Professor X in "Avengers: Secret Wars," though plans will now have to change following his death. He was also attached to star in an adventure series titled "Barbaric," which will likewise need to recast his role.