Sir Patrick Stewart obituary: The proud Yorkshireman who became a titan of the acting world

Sir Patrick Stewart, a titan of acting, has died aged 86. His extraordinary career spanned from the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 1960s and 70s to achieving global stardom through the Star Trek and X-Men franchises. The proud Yorkshireman later returned to the RSC and West End stage, notably performing in David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre in 2005. While he loved Shakespeare, science fiction and superhero films brought him worldwide fame and recognition.