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Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Captain Marvel’ actor, dies at 49 after ALS battle

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 04: Actor Kenneth Mitchell speaks at the 'Discovery Panel - Part 2' panel during the 17th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) (Albert L. Ortega, 2018 Albert L. Ortega)

Kenneth Mitchell, the actor who starred in “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Captain Marvel,” died Saturday. He was 49 years old.

“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son, and dear friend to many,” his family said in a statement shared on Instagram.

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Mitchell died after a 5 ½-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Read more at NBCNews.com.


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