Patrick Stewart, who played Professor X in the X-Men films, has died at 86

Patrick Stewart, who played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at age 86, Variety reported on 29 October 2026. He played Xavier in nine films from 2000's X-Men. Marvel Studios issued a statement, and Kevin Feige paid tribute. Stewart was set to reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday, due in cinemas on 18 December.