Kenneth Mitchell — who starred in a ‘Star Trek’ tv present and Marvel film — has died, based on a press release from his household.

The actor handed away Saturday his household introduced through his Instagram account … remembering him as not solely a adorned actor but additionally a devoted household man.

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His household says he handed away after a battle with ALS that started greater than 5 years in the past saying he believed every day was a present regardless of the difficulties he confronted along with his sickness.

Mitchell appeared in plenty of films and tv reveals over time together with “Nancy Drew,” “The Astronauts Wives Club,” “NCIS,” “Castle,” “Criminal Minds,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

His breakout function got here again in 2006 when he acquired a starring half within the present “Jericho.” Mitchell appeared in 27 of the present’s 29 episodes throughout its two-season run.

Extra lately, Mitchell made the leap into the science-fiction realm … showing as Carol Danvers’ father Joe within the 2019 Marvel hit “Captain Marvel” and showing in plenty of roles for the Paramount+ unique “Star Trek: Discovery.”

Mitchell is survived by his spouse Susan, youngsters Lilah and Kallum, his mother and father, siblings and quite a few nieces and nephews. The household’s asking folks to donate to ALS analysis in his reminiscence.