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Patrick Stewart died after 'brief and poignant journey' with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia

CBC Health explains Lewy body dementia, described as the second-most common form of dementia, after the actor's death at his Los Angeles home

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Patrick Stewart died after 'brief and poignant journey' with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia

Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, died at his home in Los Angeles after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement.

The diagnosis has drawn attention to Lewy body dementia, which CBC Health describes as the second-most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease, by comparison, is widely known as a progressive brain disease with no cure.

CBC health reporter Tashauna Reid has produced a video explainer on how Lewy body dementia affects the body. CBC Health also published a separate story reporting that Stewart died at age 86.

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  1. Confirmed Patrick Stewart "died at his home in Los Angeles" RTÉ reports that he died at his Los Angeles home, citing a statement on his social media. Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86
  2. Confirmed He died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement The Instagram statement, quoted by RTÉ and the Washington Post, uses this wording about Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 · Patrick Stewart died after 'brief' dementia journey. Is that common? - The Washington Post
  3. Confirmed Stewart died at age 86 RTÉ and Yahoo both report he was 86. Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 · Patrick Stewart died after a 'brief and poignant journey' with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's
  4. Confirmed Lewy body dementia is "the second-most common form of dementia" Yahoo, citing the Alzheimer's Association, says Lewy bodies are the second most common type of dementia-related brain change. Yahoo also calls it "one of the most common forms". Patrick Stewart died after a 'brief and poignant journey' with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's

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  1. What is Lewy body dementia? (News report or publication)

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