Canadian Actor Kenneth Mitchell Dies at 49 from ALS: Star Trek and Captain Marvel Fans Mourn Loss of Klingon Character

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He died at the age of 49 from ALS.
Kenneth Mitchell was a Canadian actor who played Klingon characters on Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel.
Canadian Actor Kenneth Mitchell Dies at 49 from ALS: Star Trek and Captain Marvel Fans Mourn Loss of Klingon Character

Kenneth Mitchell, a Canadian actor who played Klingon characters on Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel, has died at the age of 49 from ALS. He was born in Toronto on November 25th.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

68%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Kenneth Mitchell, Known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Captain Marvel’ Roles, Dies at 49

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Livia Albeck-Ripka Monday, 26 February 2024 01:58
  • Unique Points
    • Kenneth Mitchell played Klingon characters on Star Trek: Discovery
    • Mitchell lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for more than five years before his death at the age of 49.
    • He was born on November 25th in Toronto to Diane and David Mitchell, and had a son named Lilah and another child whose name is not specified.
  • Accuracy
    • Kenneth Mitchell played Klingon characters on Star Trek: Discovery, including Kol-Sha and Tenavik. He also voiced several voice characters in Captain Marvel.
    • Mitchell was born on November 25th in Toronto to Diane and David Mitchell, but the other articles do not mention his birthplace.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions that Kenneth Mitchell played roles on Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel but does not mention his role as a Klingon character which was significant to his career.
    • Kenneth Mitchell played the roles of Kol-Sha and Tenavik in Star Trek: Discovery, as well as Aurellio. He also voiced several characters in an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Mr. Mitchell's diagnosis was confirmed by a statement posted on his social media and People Magazine without providing any evidence or citation for these sources.
    • > Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT <br> Kenneth Mitchell, known for Star Trek and Captain Marvel roles, dies at 49
    • In an interview with StarTrek.com in 2017, he said he hoped to make viewers think differently about Klingons.
    • Mr. Mitchell lived with his wife Susan May Pratt and their children in Los Angeles.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis' which is a medical term that may be unfamiliar to some readers who are not familiar with ALS. This could potentially create confusion or misinformation for those who do not have access to accurate information about this disease.
    • Kenneth Mitchell, a Canadian actor known for his roles on the series Star Trek: Discovery and the film Captain Marvel died on Saturday.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      Livia Albeck-Ripka has conflicts of interest on the topics of Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel as she is a writer for The New York Times which owns CBS Studios, the production company behind these shows.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        Livia Albeck-Ripka has conflicts of interest on the topics of Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel as she is an author for both shows. She also has a personal relationship with Joshua Dodd who was involved in Jericho.

        75%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Remembering Kenneth Mitchell, 1974 – 2024

        CBS Interactive Inc. StarTrek.com Staff Monday, 26 February 2024 08:52
        • Unique Points
          • Kenneth Mitchell passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 49.
          • Mitchell played Kol in Star Trek: Discovery and Aurellio in an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. He also voiced several voice characters in Captain Marvel and Miracle.
        • Accuracy
          • Kenneth Mitchell was born on November 25th in Toronto to Diane and David Mitchell.
          • He played Klingon characters on Star Trek: Discovery, including Kol-Sha and Tenavik.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains a statement that Mitchell hoped to bring a new perspective on Klingon culture through his turn on Discovery. This is an example of religious bias as the author implies that there is only one way to view Klingons and their culture.
          • >Whether someone is good or bad is all about perspective, and it's about understanding that culture,
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The article has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is a member of the StarTrek.com staff and therefore may have an inherent bias towards the franchise they work for.
            • 㱖Klingons on our show, and then people can decide if we really are the villains.㱗
              • StarTrek.com Staff
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The author is a staff member at StarTrek.com and therefore may have financial ties to the company they are reporting for.
                • 㱖Klingons on our show, and then people can decide if we really are the villains.㱗
                  • StarTrek.com Staff

                  70%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Captain Marvel’ Actor, Dies at 49

                  Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Caroline Brew Monday, 26 February 2024 08:53
                  • Unique Points
                    • He played Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha and Tenavik in Star Trek: Discovery
                    • Mitchell lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for more than five years before his death at the age of 49.
                    • He was born on November 25th in Toronto to Diane and David Mitchell, and had a son named Lilah and another child whose name is not specified.
                  • Accuracy
                    • Kenneth Mitchell played Klingons Kol and Tenavik in Star Trek: Discovery.
                    • He also voiced several characters in an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that Mitchell's co-star told him about the importance of looking at illness as a gift. This is not a reliable source and should be taken with caution.
                    • >Kenneth Mitchell, known for his multiple roles on Star Trek: Discovery, died from ALS complications on Saturday. He was 49.<br>He lived by the principals that each day is a gift and we never walk alone.<br><b>On Star Trek: Discovery</b>, Mitchell played Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha and Tenavik, as well as Aurellio. He also voiced several characters in an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.<br>He has also appeared in Jericho, The Astronaut Wives Club, Ghost Whisperer and Switched at Birth.<br><b>In 2020</b>, Mitchell announced to People that he was diagnosed with ALS in 2018. The actor had been using a wheelchair since 2019.
                    • The author uses an appeal to authority when stating that Mitchell's co-star told him about the importance of looking at illness as a gift. This is not a reliable source and should be taken with caution.
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The author uses the phrase 'in truest Ken fashion' to describe Mitchell's ability to rise above challenges with grace and commitment. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that Mitchell was a devout follower of a specific religion.
                    • > For five and a half years, Ken faced a series of awful challenges from ALS. 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,
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      Caroline Brew has conflicts of interest on the topics of Kenneth Mitchell and Star Trek: Discovery. She also has a personal relationship with Jericho.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        Caroline Brew has conflicts of interest on the topics of Kenneth Mitchell and Star Trek: Discovery. She also has a personal relationship with Kenny Mitchell.

                        70%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Marvel’ actor, dead at 49

                        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Megan Thomas Sunday, 25 February 2024 19:49
                        • Unique Points
                          • Kenneth Mitchell played the father of Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel
                          • Mitchell lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for more than five years before his death at the age of 49.
                          • He was born on November 25th in Toronto to Diane and David Mitchell, and had a son named Lilah and another child whose name is not specified.
                        • Accuracy
                          • Kenneth Mitchell played Kol in Star Trek: Discovery and Aurellio in an episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. He also voiced several characters in Captain Marvel and Miracle.
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions that Kenneth Mitchell was an actor who appeared in both Star Trek and Marvel movies. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that he had a significant role in these franchises when his roles were minor compared to other actors. Secondly, the article quotes Mitchell's Instagram post about celebrating life despite being diagnosed with ALS five years ago. This quote suggests that Mitchell was optimistic and hopeful about living with ALS, which is not entirely accurate as he later passed away from the disease. Lastly, the article mentions that Mitchell played Klingons in Star Trek: Discovery but does not disclose his role or significance in the show.
                          • The title implies that Kenneth Mitchell had a significant role in both Star Trek and Marvel movies when he only appeared as an Olympic hopeful and father of Carol Danvers.
                          • The article mentions Mitchell playing Klingons in Star Trek: Discovery but does not disclose his role or significance in the show.
                          • Mitchell's Instagram post suggests that he was optimistic about living with ALS despite passing away from the disease.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Mitchell's acting credits and his family's statement about him being a 'hope seeker'. Additionally, the author quotes Mitchell saying that he discovered a higher calling to be more fully himself for his kids, which is an example of inflammatory rhetoric. The article also contains examples of dichotomous depictions by describing Mitchell as both humorous and serious in his posts about ALS.
                          • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Mitchell's acting credits and his family's statement about him being a 'hope seeker'.
                          • Additionally, the author quotes Mitchell saying that he discovered a higher calling to be more fully himself for his kids, which is an example of inflammatory rhetoric.
                          • The article also contains examples of dichotomous depictions by describing Mitchell as both humorous and serious in his posts about ALS.
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The article contains several examples of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'gift of life' to describe Mitchell's fifth anniversary of his ALS diagnosis, which is a term often associated with Christianity and religion. Additionally, the family statement mentions that they are grateful for their friends and caregivers coming to aid them during this difficult time, which could be seen as an example of religious support.
                          • The author uses the phrase 'gift of life' to describe Mitchell's fifth anniversary of his ALS diagnosis
                            • The family statement mentions that they are grateful for their friends and caregivers coming to aid them during this difficult time
                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                              None Found At Time Of Publication
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                              The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The author is an actor who appeared in both Star Trek: Discovery and Marvel's Captain Marvel, which are two separate franchises with their own agendas. Additionally, the article mentions that Mitchell was an Olympic hopeful, which could potentially influence his coverage of other sports-related topics.
                              • The author is an actor who appeared in both Star Trek: Discovery and Marvel's Captain Marvel.

                              74%

                              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                              Kenneth Mitchell, 'Star Trek: Discovery' and 'Captain Marvel' Star, Dead at 49 from ALS

                              People Magazine Monday, 26 February 2024 08:55
                              • Unique Points
                                • Kenneth Mitchell has died at the age of 49 from ALS.
                                • Mitchell was best known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel.
                              • Accuracy
                                • Kenneth Mitchell played Klingons Kol and Tenavik in Star Trek: Discovery.
                                • Mitchell was born on November 25th in Toronto to Diane and David Mitchell.
                              • Deception (100%)
                                None Found At Time Of Publication
                              • Fallacies (85%)
                                The article contains several examples of an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. The author uses quotes from the deceased's family and friends as evidence of his character traits without providing any context or perspective on their relationship with him.
                                • Ken was widely known as an actor in many films and television shows.
                              • Bias (100%)
                                None Found At Time Of Publication
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                Kenneth Mitchell has conflicts of interest on the topics of Star Trek: Discovery and Captain Marvel as he is an actor who played a character in both shows. He also has an acting career which could influence his coverage of these topics.
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                  None Found At Time Of Publication