Candice Mitchell Obituary Her Career & Life Explored

March 2024 · 2 minute read

Candice Mitchell, a professional actress, and model passed away on January 1, 2023. She is survived by her family and friends.

Throughout her career, she worked in London, Tokyo, and Los Angeles in the 1980s and early 1990s. Candice was a member of SAG and AFTRA since 1988 and had her breakout role in a Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum commercial. 

She was also featured in the music video for Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin” in 1989. After her successful career as a model and actress, Candice turned her attention to the other side of the camera and became a professional photographer. 

Her client list includes Belle Magazine, Miss New Mexico USA and Miss Teen New Mexico USA, the Mayor’s Top Teen Magazine, and many more. Candice was passionate about art, fashion, and photography and began her professional modeling career at the young age of twelve.

Candice was also a mentor to aspiring models and actors and had a special interest in photographing children and families. She had a portfolio of her work that can be viewed in her photo galleries. 

Her husband, Donovan Stevens, restored her first photo shoot for her daughter, Micaela Rose, on her twelfth birthday in honor of her beautiful daughter.

Micaela Rose is currently pursuing her own dream of becoming a professional model, actress, and singer. Candice was very proud of her daughter’s ambition and always supported her.

Candice still acted from time to time and had a great role in the film, “Light of Darkness.” The director, Marco Martinez, is amazing, and the film is still in the post-production stage.

Candice had seen the trailer and was very impressed with the lighting and cinematography. She shared some of her scenes in the filmstrip below.

Candice will be remembered for her passion for art, fashion, and photography, and her dedication to her craft. She was an inspiration to many, and her legacy will live on through her work. 

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7t7XZmpqaZpOkunCvwKebopuVYrqqwMKhnKWkXaSvqsDUmqmyZw%3D%3D

ncG1vNJzZmitlKLDb7LRmmhnnJmctrWty6ianpmeqL2ir8SsZZynnWSdsLzUpZirZ5OWu6W1wp5kpqGkmLWmuMtmppuhpKqus8WMoZyrZZOWv6ax0Wajop6VYrK5vMuoqZ6cXWaDdX%2BVZ5%2BtpZw%3D