Over the course of Sunday morning, the actor’s family posted the tragic news on his various social media platforms.
After a five-year struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), actor Kenneth Mitchell, who was best known for his performance on the CBS series Star Trek: Discovery, passed away. He was 49 years old.
A devastating statement was made on social media by the actor’s family, in which they relayed the news of his passing and paid respect to the “beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son, and dear friend.”
As an actor who appeared in a great number of movies and series on television, Ken was well-known. In the announcement, it was said that the actor, who was born in Canada, was equally committed to his own family. “He has portrayed an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero’s dad, and four unique Star Trekkers,” the statement stated.
Mitchell passed away on Saturday, leaving behind his wife, Susan May Pratt, as well as their two daughters. Mitchell was known for his roles as the Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha, Tenavik, and Aurellio in the television show Star Trek: Discovery.
“Ken was a conscientious and industrious individual in all of his endeavors; however, it was as a parent that these characteristics were able to be fully expressed. To be a force that was both positive and fun in the lives of his children was something that he was incredibly devoted to doing. Ken found a greater calling to be more fully himself for the sake of his children, despite the fact that he eventually had impairments. According to the statement, Ken will be proud of his children for the rest of their lives.
Mitchell was given a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the year 2018, which is a disease of the neurological system that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, as stated by the Mayo Clinic. According to the statement, he fought for the following five years and prioritized spending time with his wife and two children throughout that portion of his life. According to Mitchell’s biography on IMDB, he played his last act in the film The Old Man with Jeff Bridges in the year 2022.
Ken endured a string of terrible difficulties brought on by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) over a period of five and a half years. His loved ones added, “And in true Ken fashion, he managed to rise above each one with grace and commitment to living a full and joyful life in each moment.” They also included a photo of Mitchell and his two children to their message.
The official Star Trek website published a message on Sunday morning, confirming Mitchell’s passing and paying tribute to the late actor. The article also paid tribute to Mitchell and thanked him for his commitment to the program and the brand over the years. For Star Trek: Lower Decks, the actor provided the voices for a number of other characters in addition to his work in Star Trek: Discovery.
“The entire Star Trek family sends their condolences to Mitchell’s family, friends, loved ones, and fans around the world,” according to the press release.
During an interview that took place in 2017, he discussed how his part as Kol in the television show Discovery had a significant impact on his own mentality and helped him develop a deeper comprehension of people.
When it comes to determining whether someone is good or terrible, perspective is everything, and it’s also important to comprehend the culture. As a result of watching our program, you will get familiar with the Klingons, and then people will be able to determine whether or not we are, in fact, the antagonists.
on addition to his work on Switched at Birth, the actor was well-known for his roles in the films Captain Marvel, Miracle, Jericho, and The Astronaut Wives Club.
Donations to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or to assist Mitchell’s two children have been requested by Mitchell’s family in lieu of flowers.
