'The Walking Dead' Star Kelley Mack Detailed Health Battle Before Death at 33
The Walking Dead star Kelley Mack bravely detailed her cancer battle on social media before she died at the age of 33.
She first took to Instagram on January 3 to share a photo of herself in a hospital bed, as well as a video of her being pushed in a wheelchair. "In September, I moved into a new apartment with my boyfriend, Logan. For a month after that, I had persistent lower back pain and thought I slipped a disc," she began in the lengthy caption. "A few weeks later, I had neuropathic itching in my right quad. And then, the shooting pains in my legs and back began, which resulted in me having to sleep in a recliner for a month because laying down was too painful. On Thanksgiving Eve, I had emergency MRIs done at the hospital, which revealed an abnormal mass in my spinal cord."
She explained she was eventually diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, which is "an extremely rare type" of Astrocytoma cancer. "Due to the biopsy surgery on my spinal cord, I have lost the use of my right leg and most of my left leg, so I now get around with a walker and a wheelchair," Mack continued.
After noting that she was "grateful to have such a supportive and loving family and boyfriend," she said the experience brought her "closer to God."
"I just wanted to share this to be open about what I'm going through, in case any of you can relate or have been given a similar diagnosis. I am so thankful for the support everyone has given me throughout my acting career I love so much, which will also be somewhat paused for a little while as I undergo radiation treatment in Cincinnati, where my family is located," Mack said. "I do have some projects coming out soon, which I will of course share once they are released."
Mack wrote she was determined the health battle would be "a short chapter in my long book." She concluded, "The positivity, love and prayers that are being sent my way already is overwhelming and I feel it all."
Later in January, Mack revealed she was in the process of undergoing proton radiation sessions. By February, the 9-1-1 actress told fans that she was "feeling positive overall."
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She shared another update on March 14, which was accompanied by a video of her ringing a bell in the hospital. "I'm currently in Florida and will be here until next week! It's tough adjusting to a new environment after getting into a routine at home, but the mental and emotional support from my loved ones keeps me in check, even when I'm feeling physically out of whack. It's a challenge that's really good for me, and the sun has been shining every day so far," she wrote at the time.
Mack said that the journey had "not been easy," though things were "getting better." She continued, "Improvements are tough to see when you're in the thick of it. Thank you again and again for the support and prayers."
Despite feeling hopeful, Mack's family sadly announced her passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday, August 5. "It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley," the caption read. "Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go."
'The Walking Dead' Star Kelley Mack Detailed Health Battle Before Death at 33 first appeared on Parade on Aug 6, 2025
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