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Marvel Confirms Patrick Stewart Posthumous “Avengers: Doomsday” Role

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Marvel Studios confirmed Stewart’s posthumous appearance in “Avengers: Doomsday,” releasing Dec 18.
Stewart’s family requested memorial contributions to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund.
They also suggested donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources.
Marvel president Kevin Feige posted a tribute praising Stewart’s generosity and mentorship.
The announcement noted Stewart’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

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Sir Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles at age 86 on October 28, 2026.
His death followed complications from Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body dementia, according to spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak.
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for services to drama.
Stewart became iconic as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987-1994).
He married Sunny Ozell in 2013, with Ian McKellen officiating.

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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has long contributed to Alzheimer’s research, while national programs such as the NIH’s $3.98 billion 2026 budget and the EU’s €570 million 2020 Horizon Europe grant have broadened support. Celebrity portrayals—from *The Notebook* (2004) to *Still Alice* (2014)—have heightened awareness, a pattern Kevin Feige follows by urging donations to the Johns Hopkins fund and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, serving about 50 million patients worldwide.

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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has long contributed to Alzheimer’s research, while national programs such as the NIH’s $3.98 billion 2026 budget and the EU’s €570 million 2020 Horizon Europe grant have broadened support. Celebrity portrayals—from *The Notebook* (2004) to *Still Alice* (2014)—have heightened awareness, a pattern Kevin Feige follows by urging donations to the Johns Hopkins fund and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, serving about 50 million patients worldwide.

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