Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, recognized for his portrayals in Marvel’s ‘Captain Marvel‘ and ‘Star Trek: Discovery‘, passed away on Saturday, February 24. The 49-year-old succumbed to complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Kenneth’s family shared a statement on Instagram and X, saying,
“He’s portrayed an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero’s dad, and four unique Star Trekkers.
“But to those close to him, he was known as a hope seeker, daydreamer, dream believer, soccer player, beach walker, bear hugger, landscape designer, garden grower, canoe paddler, happy camper, nature explorer, cat lover, infectious laugher, gift giver, note sender, movie goer, art maker, music listener, sports connoisseur, detailed particular, Leaf’s supporter, world traveler, uncle joker, younger brother, Susan’s partner, and more than anything else, a proud father (sic).
“For five and a half years, Ken faced a series of awful challenges from ALS. And in truest Ken fashion, he managed to rise above each one with grace and commitment, to living a full and joyous life in each moment. He lived by the principles that each day is a gift, and we never walk alone. His life is a shining example of how full one can be when you live with love, compassion, humor, inclusion, and community (sic).”
Kenneth Mitchell, born in 1974 in Toronto, showcased his talent beyond his Star Trek roles, appearing in ‘Captain Marvel’ and the post-apocalyptic TV series ‘Jericho’, among others. He is survived by his wife, Susan May Pratt, and their two children.
To the newbies, ALS, a fatal motor neuron disease, is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, as outlined by Johns Hopkins Medicine.
