Actor Kenneth Mitchell, known for Marvel and Star Trek, died

On Saturday, Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell died at the age of 49. after a long fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that was diagnosed in 2018.

Through his Instagram account, the actor’s family Known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery or Captain Marvel shared a statement to announce the unfortunate news.

“It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” the post reads.

In the statement, Mitchell’s family assured that for five years the actor had suffered a series of challenges derived from ALS that he managed to overcome.

“In true Ken style, he managed to overcome each of them with grace and commitment to live a full and joyful life in every moment. He lived by the principles that every day is a gift and that we never walk alone. “His life is a shining example of how happy one can be when he lives fully,” the statement indicates.

Kenneth Mitchell was the father of two children, Lilah and Kallum, from his marriage to his wife Susan.

In 2018, the actor was diagnosed with ALS. The illness left him dependent on a wheelchair.. Two years after his diagnosis, the actor spoke for the first time about his fight against the disease.

“I think over time it became a matter of us accepting this with grace. In a way, we try to see the beauty in it. I’ll never forget one of my Star Trek co-stars telling me, ‘You have a choice. “You can see it in many ways, but try to see it as a gift that allows you to experience life in a way that most people don’t have,” the actor told the magazine at the time. People.

In 2004, Kenneth Mitchell began his career as an actor in commercials. Two years later, she got her first role in the series Jerichoin which he played Eric Green.

In 2013 he appeared as a guest on the series NCIS: Los Angeles, in which he played Special Agent Danny Gallagher. The following year, he joined the series’ recurring cast. Switched at Birth.

His most notable roles have been in Star Trekwhere he gave life to the characters Kol, Kol-Sha, Tenavik, Aurellio in the series Star Trek: Discovery, and Captain Marvel, where he played Joseph Danvers. This was his last participation on the big screen.

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