Kenneth Mitchell, a versatile actor celebrated for his performance in Nancy Drew and Star Trek: Discovery, tragically passed away at the age of 49.
Mitchell met his untimely demise following a half-decade long struggle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, widely associated with the name Lou Gehrig's disease. The sorrowful news of his death was made public on Sunday, February 25; with the unfortunate event happening a day prior.
Mitchell was much applauded for his diversified acting portfolio which encompassed a variety of roles. His memorable characters ranged from an Olympic aspirant, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, to a father of a superhero, and even four distinct roles in Star Trek.
Mitchell's notability was not confined to his acting career alone. Off-screen, he was cherished as a dreamer, a believer in hope and dreams, an enthusiast of soccer, a beach ambling aficionado, a landscape design enthusiast, and an ardent gardener.
Kenneth Mitchell's family includes his wife, Susan Mitchell, and their two offspring, Lilah and Kallum, who are left to mourn his loss.
Interestingly, Mitchell remained professionally active despite the life-altering diagnosis. His swan song in acting was delivered in the Star Trek derivative, Lower Decks.
The cherished memories of his final work remained with him until his last days. He fondly recalled his time on Lower Decks, remarking it as the last period he was able to walk without the aid of a motorized wheelchair.