Kenneth Mitchell, who was known for his roles in Marvel and Star Trek, has died at 49 years old due to complications resulting from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The family of the actor announced his passing in a statement over the weekend. Mitchell was remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend. His battle with ALS spanned over five years, but he faced each challenge with grace and dedication to living life to its fullest.
The actor’s family shared that Mitchell believed in living a life grounded in love, compassion, humour, inclusion, and community. His life was an inspiration to everyone’s heart he touched. Many paid tribute to the late actor in the comments section of his social media posts, including Deborah Ann Woll from Daredevil and Skeet Ulrich from Scream. Mitchell requested his family and friends to make donations toward ALS research or to help support his children.
In 2019, Mitchell played the character of Joseph Danvers, the father of Brie Larson’s role in Captain Marvel. He also starred in various Klingon roles in the TV series Star Trek: Discovery while lending his voice to the animated show Star Trek: Lower Decks. In season three of Discovery, the team accommodated Mitchell’s ALS disease and wheelchair requirements by giving his character Aurellio a hoverchair.
Star Trek shared a tribute to Mitchell on their website, honouring the late actor’s legacy as a significant personality within the Star Trek family. They expressed condolences to Mitchell’s family, friends, fans, and everyone who knew him. In 2020, Mitchell spoke about his ALS diagnosis, describing how it felt like a scene from his life in a movie, an event leading up to someone learning about their terminal illness
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