Kenneth Mitchell, 'Star Trek: Discovery' Actor, Dies at 49

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Kenneth Mitchell has sadly passed away. The Star Trek: Discovery actor died after a five year battle with ALS at the age of 49, his family confirmed in a statement over the weekend. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” read the post. “Ken was widely known as an actor in many films and television shows.

He’s portrayed an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero’s dad, and four unique Star Trekkers,” the statement continued. Keep reading to find out more… Kenneth was the father of two children, Lilah and Kallum, shared with his wife Susan. “Ken was diligent and hardworking in everything he did, but as a father these traits found their fullest expression.

He was extremely dedicated to being a positive and playful force in the lives of his children. Regardless of his later disabilities, Ken discovered a higher calling to be more fully himself for his kids. Ken will be forever proud of who his children have become,” the statement said.

He was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and began using a wheelchair in 2019. He shared his diagnosis publicly in 2020. “For five and a half years Ken faced a series of awful challenges from ALS.