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Kenneth Mitchell, an actor who appeared within the sequence “Star Trek: Discovery” and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel,” has died, his household introduced in a statement shared on his verified social media Sunday.
He was 49.
“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and pricey buddy,” the household’s assertion learn.
Mitchell was recognized with ALS in 2018. He and his household shared periodic updates about his well being in recent times. In August, Mitchell marked the fifth anniversary of his analysis in a publish on Instagram.
“My brother humorously talked about that they don’t actually have a contented ALS Anniversary card within the store. Nonetheless, I wish to rejoice right now; the present of life. I’m so grateful to have today in entrance of me. It’s been an extended 5 years. A lot misplaced, a lot gained. Extremely laborious instances, blended with so many extra blessings,” Mitchell wrote on the time. “On the coronary heart of all of it are family and friends, caregivers and medical doctors coming to the help of my household over and time and again. Giving a plethora of help and love and care and encouragement. There may be a lot magnificence in that. This illness is totally horrific…but regardless of all of the struggling, there’s a lot to be pleased about.”
A local of Canada, Mitchell acquired greater than 50 movie and tv credit over the course of his appearing profession. He performed the daddy of Carol Danvers in Marvel’s 2019 “Captain Marvel,” and an Olympic hopeful within the 2004 hockey movie “Miracle.” Mitchell appeared in dozens of TV sequence, together with “Jericho,” “The Astronaut Wives Membership” and “Switched at Start.”
From 2017 – 2021, Mitchell performed the Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha, and Tenavik, in addition to Aurellio, in “Star Trek: Discovery.”
“Whether or not somebody is sweet or unhealthy is all about perspective, and it’s about understanding that tradition,” he advised StarTrek.com in 2017. “You’ll get to know the Klingons on our present, after which individuals can determine if we actually are the villains.”
Past his appearing roles, Mitchell was remembered by these near him as a “hope seeker, daydreamer, dream believer.” In his household’s assertion, they expressed their admiration for the energy Mitchell confirmed as he lived with sickness.
“No matter his later disabilities, Ken found a better calling to be extra absolutely himself for his children,” they wrote. “For 5 and a half years Ken confronted a sequence of terrible challenges from ALS. And in truest Ken trend, he managed to rise above every one with grace and dedication to residing a full and joyous life in every second.
Mitchell is survived by his spouse, Susan, and their two younger kids.