Overview
- Sir Patrick Stewart died on October 28 at age 86 after a short course of Alzheimer’s disease with Lewy body dementia, a fact the family publicly disclosed.
- Two weeks after his death, Ozell posted a black-and-white photo and a message on Instagram saying the grief “continues to come in waves” and that Stewart “changed me for the better, forever.”
- The post drew wide public support from fans and fellow performers who have already paid tribute across theatre and television, and it renewed attention to Stewart’s six-decade career.
- Shortly after Stewart’s death, his estranged son Daniel shared a photograph of them on X, and Stewart had previously spoken about his regret over strained relationships with his adult children.
- The family has asked that donations in Stewart’s memory be made to dementia research organizations, a request that has focused public attention on funding and support for Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia work.