Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: His Books and Audiobooks, and Where to Start
Sir Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86, and the news was made public on 29 October.
So, for whoever has been looking for his work this week, this post gathers Patrick Stewart’s books and audiobooks in one place.
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How Patrick Stewart died
His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed his death, and his family shared a statement on his social media. It said he died after a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny (Sunny Ozell, whom he married in 2013). Neither diagnosis had been made public before, CBS News reports.
What is Lewy body dementia?
Lewy body dementia is caused by abnormal clumps of protein, called Lewy bodies, building up in the brain. Common signs are fluctuating alertness, visual hallucinations and Parkinson's-like movement issues.
It can happen alongside Alzheimer's disease, and the family's statement suggests that was the case here. The Alzheimer's Society was one of the many groups that paid tribute.
"A man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love." Sir Ian McKellen, on Instagram
Marvel Studios called him "a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman," and Kevin Feige called him "brilliant, charming, warm, generous."
Time and Variety have collected many more, including tributes from William Shatner, George Takei, Hugh Jackman and Jonathan Frakes.
Patrick Stewart's books and audiobooks: where to start
His memoir: Making It So (2023)
Making It So came out in 2023 and became a New York Times best-seller. It follows him from his birth in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, on 13 July 1940, to an amateur drama group at 12 and a scholarship to Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
It also covers his 14 years at the Royal Shakespeare Company (where he was in more than 60 productions) and his years as Jean-Luc Picard (7 seasons, 178 episodes and 4 films of The Next Generation) and as Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men.
He narrates the audiobook himself, so if you like memoirs read by their authors, that is the version to look for.
If you'd like to borrow a copy, look for the Kindle Unlimited badge first. My guide to Kindle Unlimited and Kindle+ explains how that works. Libraries are another option, and many offer audiobooks through apps like Libby.
If you like celebrity memoirs in general, others on the same shelf include Jennette McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died and Richard Branson's Finding My Virginity.
Other books and audiobooks
- Patrick Stewart Performs the Complete Sonnets of William Shakespeare (2026): an audiobook of all 154 sonnets, and a way to hear him in the Shakespeare he trained and worked in at the RSC.
- Peter and the Wolf: his narration won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.
- Dickens's A Christmas Carol: his one-man stage show won an Olivier Award in 1994. With December coming, the book itself is a way to revisit that work.
What's still to come: his final film role
He returns as Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday, which opens in December 2026. He also voices Sir Ritchfield in The Sheep Detectives (2026). Rest in peace, Sir Patrick.
If you pick up one of his books this week, I'd be glad to hear which one in the comments.
FAQs about Patrick Stewart
Q. When did Patrick Stewart die?
Sir Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86. His death was announced on 29 October. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed the news, and his family shared a statement on his social media.
Q. What did Patrick Stewart die of?
His family said he died after a brief journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Neither diagnosis had been made public before. Lewy body dementia is caused by abnormal protein clumps in the brain. It can cause fluctuating alertness, hallucinations and movement problems, and it can happen alongside Alzheimer's.
Q. What is Patrick Stewart's memoir Making It So about?
Making It So (2023), a New York Times best-seller, covers his life from his Yorkshire childhood through Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and 14 years at the Royal Shakespeare Company, then his roles as Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X. He narrates the audiobook himself.
Q. Which Patrick Stewart audiobooks are available?
Besides the audiobook of Making It So, there is Patrick Stewart Performs the Complete Sonnets of William Shakespeare (2026), which has all 154 sonnets. His narration of Peter and the Wolf won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.
Q. Who was Patrick Stewart's wife?
He married Sunny Ozell in 2013, and she was with him when he died. Before that he was married to Sheila Falconer from 1966 to 1990, and they had two children, Daniel and Sophia. He was also married to Wendy Neuss from 2000 to 2003.
Q. When was Patrick Stewart knighted?
He was knighted for services to drama in the 2010 New Year Honours and invested at Buckingham Palace on 2 June 2010. He had been made an OBE in 2001. He also won three Olivier Awards and a Grammy, and he was chancellor of the University of Huddersfield from 2004 to 2015.
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