Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in the Star Trek: Discovery series and the movie Captain Marvel, passed away at 49 on Saturday after a five-year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). He died at the age of His family confirmed the death on social media.
They released the following statement on Instagram and X:
For five and a half years, Ken faced a series of terrifying challenges from ALS. And in true Ken fashion, he was able to overcome each one with grace and his determination to live a full and joyful life every moment.
He lived by the principle that every day is a gift and you never walk alone. His life is a shining example of how fulfilled people can be when they live with love, compassion, humor, inclusivity, and community.
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official star trek Website also shared this news. It was written like this,
StarTrek.com is sad to announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, who played the Klingons Kol, Korsha, Tenavik, and Aurelio on Star Trek: Discovery. Additionally, he voiced several voice characters in episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Mitchell passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 49.
The entire Star Trek family sends our condolences to Mitchell’s family, friends, loved ones, and fans around the world.
The actor has appeared in many other films besides his Star Trek role. He appeared in Marvel’s films such as Captain Marvel, The Recruit, The Green, and Miracle. Kenneth Mitchell shared on social media in August 2018 that he had been diagnosed with ALS. The actor has been using a wheelchair since 2019.
