The world of cinema and television is in mourning. In the last few hours it was announced unfortunate death of a famous actor of Marvel Cinematic Universewho died at the age of 49 after a terrible illness.
Kenneth Mitchell died at the age of 49
It was confirmed via social networks Death of Kenneth Mitchellwho is remembered for his participation in the television series 'Star Trek' and for the role he played in the film “Captain Marvel”where he gave life to his father Carol Danvers.
About your account Instagramreported the actor's family Death of Kenneth Mitchell, who lost his life on February 24 after fighting him for more than five years Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
“With great regret Announcement of the death of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend. Ken was widely known as an actor in many films and television shows. He played an Olympic hopeful, an apocalypse survivor, an astronaut, the father of a superhero and four unique Star Trekkers.”
During his career as an actor Kenneth Mitchell He worked on very successful productions such as “Nancy Drew”, “The Astronauts Wives Club”, “NCIS”, “Castle”, “Criminal Minds” and “Grey's Anatomy”.
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
According to the Mayo Clinic, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosiscalled ALS, “is a Disease of the nervous system “which affects the neurons of the brain and spinal cord,” causing the person suffering from it Lose “muscle control”. This is a “disease that gets worse over time”.
“ALS often begins with muscle spasms and weakness in an arm or leg, difficulty swallowing or speaking. At some point the time will come when… ALS affects the control of muscles used to move, speak, eat and breathe. “There is no cure for this deadly disease.”