Kenneth Mitchell: "Captain Marvel" actor passed away at the age of 49 due to a terrible disease

Kenneth Mitchell is known for his roles in films such as "Star Trek: Discovery", "Captain Marvel",... On February 24, the actor passed away from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS.

According to the announcement of Kenneth Mitchell's family, he passed away due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), at the age of 49. This disease can erode the patient's brain and spinal cord, affect motor neurons, and can cause death within 3-5 years from the time symptoms appear.

The full text shared by Kenneth Mitchell's relatives on X/Twitter is as follows: "With heavy hearts, we would like to announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, father, husband, brother, uncle, son. and dear friend".

"For the past 5 and a half years, Ken has faced the terrible problems of ALS syndrome. And just like Ken always does, he overcame it all to live a full, happy life. in every moment. He lived by the principle that every day is a gift and no one has to walk alone," Kenneth Mitchell's family posted on Instagram.

"To those close to Kenneth, he was known as a hope seeker, a dreamer, a dream believer, a soccer player, a beach walker, a bear hugger, landscape designer, gardener, canoeist, happy camper, nature explorer, cat lover, laugher, movie watcher, art creator... And more Anything else, he's a proud father."

The announcement also paid tribute to the famous roles Kenneth Alexander Mitchell has played in television and movies such as an Olympic athlete, an astronaut, the father of a superhero or four unique Star Trekkers.

Previously, in an interview with People in 2020, Mitchell informed fans that he was diagnosed with ALS in 2018. He shared: "The moment they told us it was ALS, It was like I was filming a movie about myself. It felt like I was watching a scene where someone was told they had a terminal illness. There was a bit of disbelief and shock." Since 2019, Mitchell has had to use a wheelchair to move around.

"I just need to remember one simple thing: from that moment on, we will have to face something very serious that will affect our lives forever," he shared with PEOPLE about the disease. love in 2020. The actor's family has decided to enjoy their time together while Mitchell is healthy. "From that moment on, we spent all our time with our family," Kenneth Mitchell said.

According to Mithchell, he had to give up the main role in a series and move to the island of Newfoundland (Canada) to recuperate. Even though he is sick, the artist is still optimistic and thinks positively.

"I try to see the beauty in a difficult situation in some way. One of my Star Trek co-stars told me: 'You have a choice. You can look at the illness in many ways, but let's try to see it as a gift, because you get to experience life in a way that most people don't,'" Mitchell once said.

The actor said that with his wife's companionship and care, he fought the dangerous disease with positivity and cherished every moment with his family.

Kenneth Mitchell (November 25, 1974) was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, and is a Canadian actor. Kenneth married actress Susan May Pratt in 2006 and has a daughter and a son born in 2007 and 2012.

He played three Klingon characters in the first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery . Specifically, he takes on the role of Kol in part 1 and Kol-Sha and Tenavik in part 2. In part 3, when his illness worsens, he plays Aurellio, a character who uses a chair to move around to serve his situation. his health at that time.

Mitchell also voiced three characters in the first episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 , including a black agent and a Romulan guard.

Sharing about his long time with the Star Trek brand, Mitchell said: "Being a part of Star Trek gives me more inspiration and purpose."

Additionally, Mitchell is also known for his role as Eric Green in Jericho . In movies, he plays Joseph Danvers in Captain Marvel (2019), the father of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), appearing in a flashback with young Carol. When he first entered the film industry, he took on the role of Ralph Cox in the sports biographical film Miracle .

Besides that, Mitchell also participated in television series such as The Astronaut Wives Club, Switched at Birth and was a guest actor in Code Black, CSI: Cyber and NCIS .

Other notable roles include Ralph Cox in Miracle (2004), Jericho (2006), and The Astronaut Wives Club (2015).

The family shares that the artist is known through many movies and television films, transforming into impressive characters. However, the role that Mitchell loves most is being a family man, doing his best to be a good husband to his partner Susan and raising their two children with her: Lilah and Kallum.

" Ken is diligent and hard-working in everything he does, but it is as a father that those qualities are expressed to the fullest. He is extremely dedicated to being a positive force and joy in their children's lives," the 7X actor family shared. Relatives said that despite her illness, this star always wants to become a more complete version for her children and will always be proud of who she is.

In response to the actor's passing, "The entire Star Trek cast sends our condolences to Mitchell's family, friends, loved ones and fans around the world," StarTrek producers wrote on the site. movie website. Co-star Anthony Rapp in Star Trek: Discovery paid tribute to the actor: "This wonderful man has brightened the lives of so many people."