# Patrick Stewart Dies at 86, Estranged Son Shares Photo in Tribute > Sir Patrick Stewart died at 86 after battling Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia; his son Daniel posted a 2001 backstage picture without caption. - Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com) - URL: https://briefzora.com/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-estranged-son-shares-photo-in-tribute - Published: 2026-10-30T19:16:06+05:00 - Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk) - Section: Technology - Topics: Star Trek - Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/sir-patrick-stewarts-estranged-actor-son-daniel-pays-tribute-shares-k1mwtd.webp ## Key points - Sir Patrick Stewart died at 86 on Wednesday after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. - His son Daniel, 59, posted a 2001 backstage photo of a piggyback ride without a caption. - Stewart had previously expressed "significant grief" over being estranged from his children, Daniel and Sophie. - The actor's Instagram announced his death at his Los Angeles home, cared for by his wife Sunny. - Tributes came from William Shatner, Hugh Jackman and Marvel Studios after his passing. ## Why it matters Fans of Sir Patrick Stewart and the broader entertainment community learn of his death and the personal reconciliation efforts with his family. ## Article Sir Patrick Stewart died at age 86 on Wednesday following a private fight with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. His estranged son, actor Daniel Stewart, 59, posted a picture on social media showing Sir Patrick giving him a piggyback ride, without adding a caption. The image was captured during the 2001 production of "Johnson Over Jordan" at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. In 2023, Sir Patrick told the Irish Independent that his separation from his children, Daniel, 59, and Sophie, 54, made him feel "significant grief". He admitted his obsession with work had eclipsed family life, saying he "always put my acting work first, before my family". He added that his children "became who they are" partly because of his "influence or lack of influence" and that he was trying to make amends with his grandchildren, noting his own children seemed to have forgiven him. His 2023 memoir, Making It So, described the parent-child relationship as a "work in progress" and referenced the split with ex-wife Sheila Falconer. The official Instagram account announced his passing at his Los Angeles home on Thursday evening, stating he died "in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny" after a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia". Sir Patrick's six-decade career, highlighted by roles as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, earned him a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010. Tributes poured in, including a post from William Shatner on X praising Stewart's humanity and a remembrance from co-star Hugh Jackman calling him a "tremendous friend". Marvel Studios also released a statement describing the actor as "a true gentleman". ## Frequently asked questions ### When did Sir Patrick Stewart die? He died on Wednesday at age 86 after a private battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. ### What photo did Daniel Stewart share after his father's death? He posted a picture from 2001 showing Sir Patrick giving him a piggyback ride during the play "Johnson Over Jordan". ### What did Sir Patrick Stewart say about his relationship with his children? He admitted his obsession with work had eclipsed family life, calling his relationship with his kids a "work in progress" and expressing "significant grief". --- When citing, please link to https://briefzora.com/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-estranged-son-shares-photo-in-tribute and name Briefzora as the source.