Kenneth Mitchell, Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel Star, Dead at 49 from ALS 

Kenneth Mitchell has died, five years after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 49.

Mitchell, who was best known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery, died on Saturday, according to a statement from his family shared on X (formerly Twitter).

“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” read the post, which was also shared on Instagram.

“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.