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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Walking Dead' star Kelley Mack's death was a ‘total' surprise after cancer treatment recovery
Kelley Mack's death shocked her loved ones. Mack's rep told TMZ Thursday that the 'Walking Dead' star's passing at age 33 was a 'total' surprise. Mack, according to her rep, was auditioning for roles earlier this summer after she underwent cancer treatment in February and experienced a 'nice recovery.' Advertisement 8 Kelley Mack (right) in 'The Walking Dead.' But by July, Mack had to take a break from auditioning, per the rep, who said the actress spent an 'immense' amount of time with her loved ones as her cancer relapsed and spread throughout her body. Mack's rep stated that 'no one' expected her death. Advertisement 8 Kelley Mack in the hospital during her cancer battle. Kelley Mack/Instagram Before she passed, Mack reportedly shot a currently-airing commercial for the e-commerce site Rakuten with her mom, Kristen, in April. She also filmed an upcoming movie called 'Universal' last year, per TMZ's sources. The rising star succumbed to glioma, a form of cancer that affects the central nervous system. Her sister, Kathryn Klebenow, announced her death in a heartbreaking statement on Tuesday . Advertisement 8 Kelley Mack at the 'Broadcast Signal Intrusion' premiere in Los Angeles in Oct. 2021. Getty Images 'Kelley passed peacefully on Saturday evening with her loving mother Kristen and steadfast aunt Karen present,' Klebenow wrote on Instagram. '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,' Mack's sister added. 'She will be missed by so many to depths that words cannot express.' 8 Kelley Mack being pushed in a wheelchair. Instagram/itskelleymack Advertisement 8 Kelley Mack getting help walking up the stairs. Instagram/itskelleymack Mack was best known for her role as Addy in 'The Walking Dead' Season 9. Scott M. Gimple, a writer for the zombie show, paid tribute to Mack on social media on Wednesday. 'Sad news about a massively talented member of the 'TWD' family,' Gimple, 54, wrote on X. 'We're grateful we got to work with Kelley Mack and share her magic with the world.' 8 Scott M. Gimple at 'The Walking Dead' panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. AFP via Getty Images 8 Kelley Mack (center) in 'The Walking Dead' Season 9. Mack announced in January she was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma. After undergoing biopsy surgery on her spinal cord, Mack lost the use of one of her legs and ended up in a wheelchair. 'It has been a very emotional and challenging time, truly testing my mental fortitude, faith, and physical strength,' she said about her cancer battle in an Instagram post at the time. 8 Kelley Mack with Harry Shum Jr. and Jacob Gentry at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival in 2021. Getty Images Advertisement '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,' Mack continued, adding, 'I do have some projects coming out soon, which I will of course share once they are released.' Mack is survived by her mother and father, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, sister Kathryn, brother Parker, and grandmother and grandfather Lois and Larry Klebenow. Her funeral will be on August 16 in Glendale, Ohio.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What was Kelley Mack net worth? All about stunning career of Walking Dead actor who died of ‘glioma'
Actress Kelley Mack, who starred in the zombie thriller 'The Walking Dead' after the end of the world, died at the age of 33. Kelley Mack's performance as Addy on The Walking Dead gained her early notice in mainstream television.(instagram/@itskelleymack) A statement posted on CaringBridge stated that Mack, whose real name was Kelley Klebenow, "passed away peacefully" in her hometown of Cincinatti on Saturday following her battle with glioma of the central nervous system. A glioma is a kind of tumor that develops in the brain or spinal cord. '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,' stated a post shared on Mack's Instagram on Tuesday with her photo. What was Kelley Mack's net worth? Kelley Mack had a net worth between $1 million and $2 million in 2025. Most of her riches derived from a combination of acting, voice-over work, and film producing, as per reports. She has carved out a successful career in television, film, and independent projects. Also Read: Sex toy tossed onto WNBA court lands near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham, fumed Lynne Robert slams 'ridiculous' incident A look Kelley Mack's stunning career Mack's performance as Addy on The Walking Dead gained her early notice in mainstream television. She later appeared on Chicago Med, Schooled, and 9-1-1, which slowly increased her wages. These television roles contributed significantly to Mack's net worth in the early 2020s. She played Alice in the thriller Broadcast Signal Intrusion, and she received high reviews for her portrayal. Her lead performance in Delicate Arch in 2024, as well as her final effort as executive producer and lead in Universal, also contributed towards her financial success. Mack was also well-known for her work behind the camera. She made short films like A Knock at the Door, which received awards and enabled her to achieve credibility as a producer. Mack attended Hinsdale Central High School and graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, California, with a bachelor's degree in cinematography. Mack is survived by her parents, sister and brother.
5 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.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Kelley Mack's Cause of Death Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Actress Kelley Mack, known for her roles in The Walking Dead and Chicago Med, died on Saturday in Cincinnati at the age of 33. Her death comes after she was diagnosed with glioma of the central nervous system, her agent Julie Smith confirmed to USA Today. Kelley Mack on the red carpet for "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" during the 57th Chicago International Film Festival at the AMC River East Theater on October 14, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelley Mack on the red carpet for "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" during the 57th Chicago International Film Festival at the AMC River East Theater on October 14, 2021 in Chicago, sister announced her death in a statement shared to Instagram on Tuesday. "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," she wrote. The statement continued: "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." "Kelley's Caringbridge link in her bio includes the 2-page formal announcement with information on her upcoming life celebration in Ohio on August 16th. 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 [son of a b****] was, especially when she decided to make the leap to be reunited with God. I'm so f***ing proud of her." This is a breaking story and will be updated.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘The Walking Dead' actress Kelley Mack dead aged 33
Actress Kelley Mack has died at the age of 33 after a battle with cancer as her family pays tribute to 'a bright, fervent light'. The US actress is best known for her role as Addy in season 9 of the popular zombie series The Walking Dead. Mack, also a producer and voice over artist, further made her mark as Alice in the psychological thriller Broadcast Signal Intrusion and as Penelope Jacobs in Season 8 of the hit medical drama Chicago Med. Earlier this year, she starred alongside Inbetweeners actor Joe Thomas in the comedy-drama film Universal, which was released on June 21. Mack passed away on August 2 in Cincinnati, Ohio after a battle with central nervous system glioma, according to a statement from her family shared on the non-profit health platform CaringBridge. The star's death was announced in an Instagram post on her page, reading: '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. '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 previously revealed that she was undergoing aggressive treatment after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last September. Friends and former colleagues filled the comments section beneath the post, expressing their sadness over the actress' passing. One wrote: 'This girl was SO special. My heart is so broken.' Mack's character Addy appeared on The Walking Dead for a year between 2018 and 2019. Meanwhile, Delicate Arch – a horror-comedy feature starring the actress – was released in February. The actress's family has organised a 'recognition and remembrance' event to honour her life on August 16 in Ohio, as per their statement.
