Kelley Mack, finest recognized for her portrayal of Addy on AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” died Saturday in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 33.
The actor’s loss of life was confirmed Tuesday by her sister, Kathryn Klebenow.
“It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,” Klebenow wrote on Mack’s official Instagram web page. “Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go.”
“Kelley has already come to many of her loved ones in the form of various butterflies. She will be missed by so many to depths that words cannot express,” she continued. “And as her sister, I want you all to know how brave that tough SOB was, especially when she decided to make the leap to be reunited with God. I’m so fucking proud of her.”
An obituary posted to CaringBridge included comparable sentiments from family members.
“Kelley was known for her warmth, creativity, and unwavering support for those around her. She cherished time with her family and friends, finding joy in collaboration and storytelling,” the obit learn. “Her infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work inspired countless offers in the industry and beyond. Beyond her love for God, family and her career, Kelley enthusiastically enjoyed life.”
Agent Julie Smith confirmed the reason for Mack’s loss of life to be glioma of the central nervous system, an especially uncommon sort of astrocytoma most cancers. In accordance to the Nationwide Most cancers Institute, gliomas are “the most common type of malignant primary brain tumor in adults.”
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Mack first went public together with her most cancers analysis in January and, since then, had been protecting followers usually up to date on her well being journey on social media.
“Overall, this journey has not been easy, but things are getting better — improvements are tough to see when you’re in the thick of it,” she wrote on Instagram in March.
Days later, the actor ― who had required the usage of a walker and a wheelchair ― shared a brief video of herself re-learning tips on how to climb a staircase.
“It’s a big deal for me,” she wrote. “Life has also had its ups and downs lately am I right lol.”
Mack ― whose brother is fellow actor Parker Mack ― received her begin in present enterprise as a baby, showing in commercials for Dr. Pepper, Chick-fil-A and Dairy Queen, amongst different companies. She later attended California’s Chapman College, the place she studied cinematography.
Her most important function got here in 2018, when she landed the a part of Addy on “The Walking Dead.” She went on to look on “Chicago Med,” amongst different tv sequence.
On the time of her loss of life, Mack had been actively selling her newest movie, “Universal.” The science-fiction dramedy was directed by Stephen Portland and premiered at Los Angeles’ Dances with Movies pageant in June.
“I hope it makes people walk away wondering if there’s a bigger meaning or purpose to life,” she advised Movie Inquiry final month. “I liked that aspect of really trying to consider: maybe we’re here for an actual reason. Other than loving the character, that was a big reason I loved the script. I think it could open people’s eyes—even just for a night—to wonder why we’re here.”
Along with her two siblings, Mack is survived by her dad and mom, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow; grandparents Lois and Larry Klebenow; and her boyfriend, Logan Lanier.
