'Nancy Drew' Alum Kenneth Mitchell Dead at 49 After ALS Battle | 7HE71AF | 2024-02-27 23:08:01
Nancy Drew and Star Trek: Discovery actor Kenneth Mitchell died after a five-year battle with ALS. He was 49.
"With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and pricey pal," a word on his X page learn on Sunday, February 25.
In line with the obituary, Mitchell died someday earlier on Saturday, February 24.
"Ken was extensively generally known as an actor in many movies and tv exhibits," the statement added. "He's played an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, a superhero's dad and 4 unique Star Trekkers. However to these close to him he was down as a hope seeker, daydreamer, dream believer, soccer participant, seashore walker, bear hugger, landscape designer, backyard grower … Susan's associate, and more than anything, a proud father."
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Kenneth is survived by his spouse, Susan Mitchell, and their two youngsters: Lilah and Kallum.
"Ken was the keeper of countless friendships. Like an enormous star exploding with kindness, purity and a specific brand of foolish, you have been pulled right into his orbit," the X assertion continued. "Once captured, Ken might bathe you in positivity, thoughtfulness, and hilarity, and make you are feeling so beloved."
The observe continued: "Ken was diligent and hardworking in all the things he did, however as a father these traits found their fullest expression. He was extraordinarily devoted to being a constructive and playful pressure within the lives of his youngsters."
Kenneth was recognized with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or generally referred to as Lou Gehrig's illness) in 2018.
"For five and a half years Ken confronted a collection of terrible challenges from ALS. And in truest Ken trend, he managed to rise above every one with grace and commitment to dwelling a full and joyous life in each moment," the obituary added. "He lived by the rules that each day is a gift and that we never stroll alone. His life is a shining instance of how full one might be whenever you reside with love, compassion, humor, inclusion and group."
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Kenneth continued to behave after receiving his analysis.
"Engaged on Lower Decks is the last time I keep in mind strolling before having to be in a motorized wheelchair," he previously advised SyFy Wire in 2020 of the Star Treks spinoff. "I keep in mind walking up the steps to go into the studio and the recording booth, and I keep in mind having a great time with [showrunner] Mike [McMahan] and the staff. After which I keep in mind strolling down the stairs however having hassle getting down. However, to be trustworthy, that's my final reminiscence of walking alone. And for that to be [my] last memory, it's pretty damn special."
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