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Kenneth Mitchell, who was finest identified for his work on Star Trek: Discovery, sadly handed away on the age of 49 after a battle with ALS. The actor’s demise, which occurred on February 24, was introduced with a household picture and assertion on Twitter on Sunday morning.
“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and expensive good friend,” the caption for the submit and the start of the assertion learn. It included particulars concerning the ups and downs of his life and appearing background. It additionally introduced that he’s survived by his spouse, Susan Could Pratt, and their youngsters Lilah and Kallum, his dad and mom Diane and David, brother Sean, and lots of in-laws and nieces and nephews.
KENNETH A. MITCHELL
25.11.1974 ~ 24.02.2024With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and expensive good friend. pic.twitter.com/CdknbeFWQm
— Kenneth Mitchell (@MrKenMitchell) February 25, 2024
Discover out extra about Kenneth and the legacy he left behind beneath.
Kenneth Was From Canada
Kenneth was born in Toronto, Canada and didn’t begin an appearing profession till the early 2000s. A few of his first appearing tasks have been quick movies, together with No Man’s Land in 2000 and The Inexperienced in 2001.
Kenneth Starred in Many Movies and Tv Collection
Kenneth’s appearing profession began taking off round 2001. He took on the position of Spencer Matthews within the tv collection Leap Years that very same 12 months and went on to additionally play the position of Marc Taggart within the televisions collection Odyssey 5 in 2002. In 2004, he was forged as Ralph Cox within the hockey movie Miracle, and in addition performed recurring roles within the tv collection. Jericho, Ghost Whisperer, and Frequency.
He performed the memorable position of Kol/Kol-Sha/Tenavik/Aurellio in Star Trek: Discovery from 2017 till 2021. He additionally performed in Nancy Drew from 2019 till 2020.
He Battled ALS
Kenneth revealed he was recognized with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) aka Lou Gehrig’s Illness in February 2020. It prompted him to have to make use of an influence wheelchair over the last years of his life. Since he was recognized whereas nonetheless filming Star Trek: Discovery, the present runners included his use of a wheelchair into the present by making a particular character known as Aurellio, who was a scientist equally paralyzed by sickness, for a season 3 episode. In August 2021, Kenneth sadly misplaced using his voice because of the illness.
Ever since his analysis, Kenneth had been open on social media about his battle. In August 2023, he revealed it had been 5 years since he was recognized with the sickness.
“5 years immediately. 🍋 My brother humorously talked about that they don’t actually have a contented ALS Anniversary card within the store. Nonetheless, I wish to have a good time immediately; the present of life,” he wrote within the caption of a photograph of him looking at a sundown on a seaside as he sat in his wheelchair. “I’m so grateful to have at the present time in entrance of me. It’s been an extended 5 years. A lot misplaced, a lot gained. Extremely exhausting occasions, combined with so many extra blessings.”
“On the coronary heart of all of it are family and friends, caregivers and docs coming to assistance from my household over and time and again,” he continued. “Giving a plethora of help and love and care and encouragement. There’s a lot magnificence in that. This illness is totally horrific…but regardless of all of the struggling, there’s a lot to be glad about. Particularly the little joys and resilience of immediately and the hope of a tomorrow.”
Kenneth Had Ardour For Pictures, Structure, Writing and Extra
Based on the assertion that introduced his passing, he was curious about pictures, structure, writing, graphic design, music, and extra. He took half in these actions all through his residence in Studio Metropolis, CA.
He Typically Shared Memorable Household Images on Social Media
Kenneth would typically share pictures of his household, together with his spouse, Susan, who’s an actress, and their youngsters, Lilah, who was born in 2007, and Kallum, who was born in 2012. In September 2021, he celebrated Star Trek Day with an lovely picture of him and his youngsters sitting in a room with Star Trek toys. “Hope, optimism, science & exploration. Fifty-5 years…and past. Pleased #StarTrekDay my expensive household. 🖖🏼,” he wrote within the caption.
