Patrick Stewart dies at 86, ABC7 reports, citing spokesperson

Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films, has died at 86, ABC7 Los Angeles reported Thursday, citing a statement from his longtime spokesperson.

The announcement concerns an actor known for roles in both television and film. The statement described Stewart's experience with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia before his death but did not give the dates of his diagnoses, according to ABC7.

Kelly Bush Novak, Stewart's longtime spokesperson, shared the statement through the actor's social media, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The statement said Stewart died while being cared for by his wife, Sunny. The report did not specify where he died.

Novak's statement described family and friends gathered around Stewart, with live music accompanying them. It also recalled prayer and shared emotions during that time, ABC7 reported.

The announcement was reported Thursday, but the supplied report did not identify the exact date of Stewart's death. It also left unclear when he had been diagnosed with either condition.

ABC7 labeled its report a developing story, with the timing of Stewart's death and diagnoses still unspecified.