JUST IN: Star Trek Actor Confirmed Dead

Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell who was popularly known for his role in Star Trek has died at 49 years old after a five-year battle with ALS. 

In the movie, Mitchell had played the role of  Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha, and Tenavik, as well as Aurellio and voiced several characters in an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Born on November 25, 1974, in Toronto, Mitchell starred in several films and television shows including Captain Marvel, Miracle, Jericho, The Astronaut Wives Club, Ghost Whisperer and Switched at Birth.

He is survived by his wife Susan May Pratt and their two children, Lilah and Kallum.

‘For five and a half years Ken faced a series of awful challenges from ALS [or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].

And in truest Ken fashion, he managed to rise above each one with grace and commitment to living a full and joyous life in each moment,’ his family said in an obituary posted to his Instagram.