Mitchell was known for his roles in the Captain Marvel movie as well as in the Star Trek: Discovery series.
Marvel and Star Trek actor Kenneth Mitchell is dead. Canadian-born Mitchell was 49 years old when he died. He passed away on Saturday.
The death was announced on Sunday by his family, who published a statement on, among other things, Mitchell’s account message service in X.
Mitchell was diagnosed with ALS in 2018. So far, there is no curative treatment for ALS, which degenerates muscle function.
Mitchell is known, among other things, for his role in the Captain Marvel superhero movie, where he played the father of the main character Carol Danvers.
In addition, he played several different characters in the Star Trek: Discovery series and had a significant role in the Jericho series.
His family says that Mitchell had hoped that any memorials would go to ALS research or to support his own children.