Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor with Vancouver ties, dies at 86
The acclaimed British actor known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier has died, the Vancouver Sun reported. He filmed several movies in British Columbia.
Reported by Vancouver Sun; confirmation from Stewart's family or representatives pending.
Illustrative photoSir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, has died at 86, the Vancouver Sun reported.
The Sun described Stewart as a Star Trek and X-Men star with Vancouver ties. Picard was his Star Trek role, Xavier his X-Men one.
The connection to this region is concrete. According to the Sun, Stewart filmed several movies in British Columbia.
Confirmation of his death from his family or representatives was still pending when this brief was published. NORTHLINE will update it as that confirmation arrives.
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