Patrick Stewart Had Lewy Body Dementia. Here's What To Know About The Condition

Here's what to know about the condition, what causes it, its symptoms and how it's diagnosed.

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Patrick Stewart, an English Shakespeare-trained actor who is best known for his roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men,” died on Wednesday at 86.

Stewart died while surrounded by loved ones at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement released by his family. He died after a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia,” the statement continued.

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder and the most common form of dementia in the United States. Common symptoms of the disease include memory loss, trouble focusing, issues with planning, lack of judgement and more. It can also lead to depression and uncharacteristic mood changes.

Lewy body dementia is a progressive brain disorder that can make it........

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