It's been a tough time to be a Star Trek fans, as a number of icons from the beloved franchise has passed away recently. Shortly following the death of Chekov actor Walter Koening, the iconic science-fiction community has lost another legend. Because unfortunately the great Sir Patrick Stewart has died at age 86.This news is sure to shock the public, especially since Stewart talked about not retiring over the summer, and he's set to appear in the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday. His family issued a statement about this death on social media, which reads: We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following. a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. This is only part of a longer announcement, including encouraging the late actor's many fans to donate to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources. The comments is section is filled with comments from fans, sharing how much his legacy of work has meant to them.Later in announcement, more context was given for Sir Patrick Stewart's final days. It reads: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. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace. More to come...