Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86
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Sci-fi star Patrick Stewart has died, according to a spokesperson, after "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia." Stewart is known for playing Professor X in the “X-Men” film series and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.
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