The Walking Dead star dies aged 33 following cancer battle as tributes pour in
Mack passed away on August 2 following a battle with cancer, her family announced on Instagram on Tuesday.
Mack had been stricken with glioma of the central nervous system, according to a statement her family shared on CaringBridge.
The rising star's most prominent role during her lifetime was as Addy on The Walking Dead's ninth season, which aired from 2018 to 2019.
'It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,' her family wrote in a post shared to her Instagram account. 'Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go.'
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