Kenneth Mitchell ‘Captain’ Marvel’ and ‘Star Trek’fame passes away at 49
Kenneth Mitchell ‘Captain’ Marvel’ and ‘Star Trek’fame passes away at 49
Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, best recognised for his roles in Captain Marvel and Star Trek: Discovery, passed away at the age of 49 due to ALS.
In an Instagram post, the actor’s family confirmed Mitchell”s death.
In the post the family wrote “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,”
Mitchell’s death comes over five years after he revealed his ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) diagnosis. ALS is a fatal disease leading to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain.
There isn’t a known cure for it.
Last year in August, in an Instagram post, the actor wrote, “It’s been a long 5 years. So much lost, so much gained. Incredibly hard times, mixed with so many more blessings.
Adding “At the heart of it all are friends and family, caregivers and doctors coming to the aid of my family over and over and over again. Giving a plethora of support and love and care and encouragement. There is so much beauty in that.
This disease is absolutely horrific… yet despite all the suffering, there is so much to be grateful for.”
Mitchell is survived by his wife, Susan May Pratt and two children.
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