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Economic Times
4 days ago
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- Economic Times
‘The Walking Dead' star Kelley Mack dies at 33 after glioma battle — fans mourn talented actress known for Addy role
Synopsis Actress Kelley Mack, known for her role as Addy in 'The Walking Dead,' has passed away at 33 after battling glioma. Mack, who also starred in 'Chicago Med' and '9-1-1,' died peacefully in Cincinnati. Co-star Alanna Masterson remembered her as an incredible human. Mack's career included 35 acting credits and work in commercials for major brands. ET Online Kelley Mack, known for playing Addy in 'The Walking Dead,' died at 33 after battling glioma — remembered for her roles, talent, and kind spirit. Kelley Mack, 33, has died after a battle with glioma, a type of tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord. She passed away peacefully on Saturday in her hometown of Cincinnati. Kelley Mack was born as Kelley Klebenow, and she was best known for her role as Addy in Season 9 of 'The Walking Dead'.A statement on her Instagram shared Tuesday said, 'It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley.' Her co-star Alanna Masterson from 'The Walking Dead' remembered her saying, 'What an incredible human. So proud to have fought alongside her in our final episode together', as per the report by CNN. ALSO READ: Thayne Jasperson still performing in Hamilton after 10 years as only original cast member Kelley also starred as Penelope Jacobs in 'Chicago Med' and on FOX's '9-1-1' She had 35 acting credits and 5 producer credits in her career. Mack also worked in commercials and voice-overs for brands like Dr. Pepper, Ross, Dairy Queen, and Chick-fil-A. Her passion for storytelling began when she got a mini video camera as a birthday gift when she was young. She started acting in commercials as a child and continued to grow in the industry. Kelley was known for her warmth, creativity, and support for others, inspiring many people in and out of the entertainment field, according to the report by CNN. She graduated from Hinsdale Central High School and earned a bachelor's degree in cinematography from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, California. She is survived by her parents Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, her sister Kathryn, her brother Parker, her grandparents Lois and Larry Klebenow, and her boyfriend Logan Lanier. ALSO READ: Tragedy strikes Ghana - top ministers and senior government officials killed in helicopter crash Her family wrote, 'Kelley's legacy will live on through her contributions to film and television, and in the hearts of those who loved her.' Tributes have poured in from fans, friends, and co-stars, calling her a 'talented actress' and a 'sweet soul', as per the report by CNN. Q1. How did actress Kelley Mack die? Kelley Mack died at age 33 after battling glioma, a type of brain and spinal cord tumor. Q2. What was Kelley Mack known for? She was best known for playing Addy in Season 9 of 'The Walking Dead' and roles in 'Chicago Med' and '9-1-1.'
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Kelley Mack, ‘The Walking Dead' and Dr Pepper ‘Fansville' actor, dies of cancer at 33
Actor Kelley Mack, who played Addy in Season 9 of 'The Walking Dead' in addition to doing national commercials and voice-over work, has died at age 33, her family said on social media. 'It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go,' the family wrote Tuesday on her Instagram account. She died in Cincinnati after battling glioma of the central nervous system, according to a notice posted on her CaringBridge page. 'Kelley passed peacefully on Saturday evening with her loving mother Kristen and steadfast aunt Karen present. 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.' Mack, born Kelley Lynne Klebenow in Cincinnati on July 10, 1992, was raised in towns around Ohio and also in Missouri, Connecticut, North Carolina and Illinois. She moved to Los Angeles after earning a cinematography degree from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film in Orange in 2014. Her commercial work included playing Becky in 'Fansville' ads for Dr Pepper and her voice-overs could be heard in spots for the Hyundai Ioniq, Budweiser, Credit Karma and more. Her 'Walking Dead' character, Addy, was one of the young residents of Hilltop who had a crush on Henry while he had feelings for Lydia. Addy's reanimated head wound up on a pike at the border of the Whisperers' territory along with those of Henry and a handful of others who fought bravely but unsuccessfully after being kidnapped by Alpha. After experiencing pain last fall in her lower back and legs, Mack was diagnosed in late November with a diffuse midline glioma, a rare type of astrocytoma, a cancer that starts in the central nervous system. 'Due to the biopsy surgery on my spinal cord,' she said on Instagram in January, '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.' She started proton radiation treatments in Cincinnati in mid-January — 'It felt like I was filming an episode of my new TV show, set on a space ship floating somewhere in our infinite galaxy,' she wrote on Instagram — and by March had regained some ability to walk despite continuing pain in her lower body. 'Some days are challenging,' she said in April on CaringBridge, listing all the 'healthy' things she was trying to do with aid from caregivers — her family members. 'We have our emotional hiccups,' she said, 'but we remind each other of our positivity and strength. We continue to feel confident in our path forward, God, and in our love for each other all leading up to overcome.' By July, however, Mack was receiving respite care, which was described as 'the toughest part of her journey.' She is survived by her mother and father, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, sister Katherine, brother Parker, grandparents Lois and Larry Klebenow and her boyfriend, Logan Lanier. A celebration of life will be held Aug. 16 in Glendale, Ohio, and at a future date in Los Angeles.
4 days ago
- Entertainment
'The Walking Dead' actress Kelley Mack dies at 33
Mack portrayed Addy on the hit horror series. Kelley Mack, an actress best known for her work on the horror series 'The Walking Dead,' has died at age 33. A representative for Mack confirmed her death to ABC News and said in a statement, 'She will be so missed.' Actress Kelley Mack arrives at the Los Angeles Friends + Family Premiere of Dark Sky Films and Queensbury Pictures' "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" at iPic Theaters on October 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, an online statement, Mack's family said she died on Aug. 2 with her mother and aunt at her side following a battle with glioma, a type of tumor of the central nervous system. 'It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,' Mack's family wrote in the statement, and also called her 'a bright, fervent light.' '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,' the statement added. In a January Instagram post, Mack revealed she had been diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, a rare type of cancer. As an actor, Mack portrayed Addy during the ninth season of 'The Walking Dead' and Penelope Jacobs in the eighth season of 'Chicago Med,' which will return for its 11th season this fall. She was also known for her role as Alice in the horror film 'Broadcast Signal Intrusion.' Born Kelley Klebenow, Mack was a Cincinnati, Ohio, native and grew up in Ohio, North Carolina and Illinois, according to her family. She graduated from Chapman University in 2014 and lived and worked in Los Angeles for the past decade. She was the oldest of three children, including her sister, Kathryn, and brother Parker Mack, who is also an actor. In addition to acting, Mack was also a producer, writer and voiceover artist, who provided the voice of Gwen Stacy for the hit film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' Mack's family said a 'recognition and remembrance' of life for Mack will be held Aug. 16 in Glendale, Ohio, and that another celebration of life will be held in Los Angeles at a date yet to be determined.
NBC News
4 days ago
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- NBC News
Walking Dead actress Kelley Mack dies at 33
Actor Kelley Mack, best known for playing Addy on "The Walking Dead," died over the weekend, her family announced. She was 33. "Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go," her sister Kathryn wrote on Mack's Instagram on Tuesday. Mack, born Kelley Lynne Klebenow, passed away "peacefully" on Saturday evening, surrounded by her mother Kristen and aunt Karen after "battling glioma of the central nervous system," the family said in a statement. The star announced in January that she was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, an extremely rare type of astrocytoma cancer. Diffuse midline gliomas are central nervous system tumors, meaning they begin in the brain or spinal cord. It's treated by surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, according to the National Cancer Institute. In an Instagram post, Mack explained that late last year she felt "persistent lower back pain and thought I slipped a disc." Weeks later, she experienced "neuropathic itching in my right quad" followed by "shooting pains in my legs and back," that forced her to sleep in a recliner for a month because lying down "was too painful." Finally, on Thanksgiving Eve, she wrote that she had emergency MRIs done at a hospital, 'which revealed an abnormal mass in my spinal cord.' At the time, she was receiving radiation treatment in Cincinnati, where her family lives. "I am very grateful to have such a supportive and loving family and boyfriend, who have been with me every second of this process. It has been a very emotional and challenging time, truly testing my mental fortitude, faith, and physical strength," Mack wrote. "This experience has brought me closer to God, and I am leaning on him and trust his plan for me." In March, she shared a video on Instagram of herself walking up the stairs, writing: "I've been up and down these stairs now 2x in the past few days. It's a big deal for me." Mack's sister told her followers in the Tuesday post: "She would want you all to know how much she loves you." "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 f***ing proud of her," she continued. The Tuesday tribute post said Mack has already visited her loved ones "in the form of various butterflies." "She will be missed by so many to depths that words cannot express," her sister wrote. The family statement described Mack as a vibrant, creative person whose "love for storytelling blossomed at a young age, when she received a mini video camera as a birthday gift." She went on to act in commercials as a child, then on to the big screen. She also worked in commercial acting, voice-overs and producing. Mack appeared in season 9 of "The Walking Dead" from 2018 to 2019 as Addy, as well as "Chicago Med" in 2022 and an episode of "9-1-1" in 2019, according to her IMDb profile. Recently, she appeared in the 2024 films "Mr. Manhattan" and "Delicate Arch." She had been promoting the 2025 film "Universal on her Instagram in recent months. "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. Her infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work inspired countless others in the industry and beyond," the statement said. A celebration of life ceremony is scheduled in Ohio for Aug. 16. Mack is survived by her mother and father, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow; her sister, Kathryn; her brother, Parker; her grandmother and grandfather, Lois and Larry Klebenow; and her boyfriend, Logan Lanier.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Kelley Mack's Death: 5 Things We Know
Kelley Mack, best known for her role as Addy in The Walking Dead Season 9, has passed away at the age of 33.
