{"id":64827,"date":"2024-02-26T22:39:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T22:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/captain-marvel-actor-kenneth-mitchell-dies-at-49\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T22:39:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T22:39:04","slug":"captain-marvel-actor-kenneth-mitchell-dies-at-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/captain-marvel-actor-kenneth-mitchell-dies-at-49\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Captain Marvel’ actor Kenneth Mitchell dies at 49"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, of \u2018Star Trek\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Marvel\u2019<\/em> fame,\u00a0died from ALS complications on Saturday, at the age of 49.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As announced on his official Instagram handle, Hollywood actor Kenneth Mitchell, best known for his performance as Eric Green, in the post-apocalyptic action series \u2018Jericho\u2019<\/em>, as well as \u2018Star Trek: Discovery\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Captain Marvel\u2019<\/em>, passed away on Saturday, after years of suffering from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).<\/p>\n

\u201cWith heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,\u201d read the statement on the social platform.<\/p>\n

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It further read, \u201cKen was widely known as an actor in many films and television shows. He\u2019s portrayed an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero\u2019s dad, and four unique Star Trekkers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor five and a half years, Ken faced a series of awful challenges from ALS. And in truest Ken fashion, he managed to rise above each one with grace and commitment, to living a full and joyous life in each moment. He lived by the principals that each day is a gift and we never walk alone,\u201d the statement mentioned.<\/p>\n

Notably, Mitchell announced his ALS diagnosis back in 2020, sharing that he had been using\u00a0a wheelchair since 2019.<\/p>\n

Mitchell is survived by his wife Susan, their two children, Lilah and Kallum, and his parents.<\/p>\n

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