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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Kelley Mack, ‘Walking Dead' actress, dies at 33
An astrocytoma is formed by the abnormal growth of astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the nervous system that help the nerves function. Ms. Mack wrote in an Instagram post in January that she had started experiencing persistent lower back pain, which led her to believe she had a slipped disk. Advertisement '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,' she wrote. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Ms. Mack had an emergency MRI scan, and doctors found 'an abnormal mass' in her spinal cord, she wrote. After a biopsy surgery on her spinal cord, she said, she lost most of the use of her legs and had to use a wheelchair and a walker. 'It has been a very emotional and challenging time, truly testing my mental fortitude, faith, and physical strength,' she wrote. After the surgery, she underwent radiation treatment in Cincinnati. In March, Ms. Mack posted a video of herself walking up a set of stairs. 'It's a big deal for me,' she wrote. 'Life has also had its ups and downs lately.' In recent months, she also posted updates about 'Universal,' an independent film in which she had starred. Advertisement She was born Kelley Lynne Klebenow on July 10, 1992, in Cincinnati. She graduated from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., in 2014. She leaves her parents, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, and her siblings Kathryn and Parker. She earned 35 acting credits, including Addy in the ninth season of the AMC series 'The Walking Dead.' She also appeared on the NBC drama 'Chicago Med' and the Fox show '9-1-1,' among others. 'Kelley's love for storytelling blossomed at a young age, when she received a mini video camera as a birthday gift,' according to her family's statement. 'This sparked a lifelong passion for the arts,' leading Ms. Mack to start acting in commercials when she was a child. This article originally appeared in
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Kelley Mack? ‘The Walking Dead' actress who passed away at 33
Kelley Mack, the star from the popular TV show 'The Walking Dead,' has passed away at the age of 33. The actress had worked on numerous major projects throughout her career and had been well praised for her acting skills. Who was Kelley Mack? Kelley Mack (birth name Kelley Lynne Klebenow) was an extremely talented actress. Born in 1992 in Cincinnati, she has been a part of the entertainment industry ever since her childhood. She began her acting career with commercials and advertisements, which eventually led to her success at a young age. Her official entry came with her 2008 debut piece 'The Elephant Garden', for which she managed to receive a lot of praise, and was even awarded the Acting Award from the Tisch School of the Arts. Not only that, but she even received the Student Visionary Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her acting accolades span TV dramas, OTT releases, and films as well. The actress also featured in many projects as a voice-over artist as well, showing off her multifaceted talents. Other than all of this, she had also been focusing on her studies in film production and cinematography, and had even produced a short film titled 'Positive'. Another one of her films, 'A Knock at the Door' was also well praised by many after its release, and she even managed to get nominations at FilmQuest, while also winning the Festival Award at the Atlanta Horror Film Festival. Her most noted role comes from 'The Walking Dead' as Addy. She was a part of five episodes in season 9 of the show, and was portrayed as one of the characters on the show who was kidnapped by the Whisperers. She also featured as the voice for Gwen Stacy in the hit animated film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'. Kelly Mack's demise On August 5, a post was shared on her social media accounts by his sister to confirm that the actress had passed away. The post read that Kelley had left for her heavenly abode peacefully and was surrounded by her mother, aunt and loved ones at the time. She is survived by her sister, her mother and her aunt.
