Aleta Mitchell, Actress in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ and ‘The Serpent and the Rainbow,’ Dies at 74
We are honoring the life and legacy of Aleta Mitchell, the talented actress known for her memorable work on Broadway and in film, who sadly passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 74. Born Sharon Aleta Haskell on February 12, 1952, Mitchell built a respected career that spanned theater, television, and film…