X-Men actor Patrick Stewart passes away

Actor Patrick Stewart, who achieved global stardom as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV's 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men' movies, has passed away aged 86 at his home in Los Angeles. Stewart suffered from Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He was knighted in 2010 by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama.