“Star Trek” actor Kenneth Mitchell dead at 49 after ALS battle

His family announced the sad news just after midnight on Saturday, releasing a statement to his official social media accounts.

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“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” the family wrote.

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Mitchell, a Toronto native, leaves behind two children, 16-year-old Lilah and 11-year-old Kallum, whom he shared with his wife Susan May Pratt.

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