Patrick Stewart’s cause of death revealed after actor died at 86

See more of our coverage in your search results. Patrick Stewart died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. In a statement from the late actor’s Instagram account Thursday, his family shared he died after a “brief and poignant journey” with the diseases. He was 86 years old. Getty Images They also noted in the caption that In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” the statement also reads. “We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.” According to the Mayo Clinic, Lewy body dementia causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time. Symptoms are similar to those with Parkinson’s Disease, and may include rigid muscles, slow movement, trouble walking and tremors. This story is developing… Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!