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NBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tragic way Kelley Mack's boyfriend helped Walking Dead star in brave final months
The Walking Dead star Kelley Mack, who played Addy in the popular zombie drama, has tragically passed away at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer The Walking Dead star Kelley Mack credited her boyfriend with "always being by my side" before her tragic death aged 33. The actress, who had a rare form of cancer, was best known for playing the role of Addy in the popular zombie drama. The sad news of her death was announced in a post on her Instagram page, which read: "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." It comes after reports that James Whale said 'I'm happy to go now' just hours before his death. 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 previously announced that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in September and was undergoing aggressive treatment as a result. Kelley played Addy in five episodes of The Walking Dead in 2018 but had also appeared in 9-1-1, Chicago Med and TV film Mr. Manhattan. The actress was in a relationship with Logan Lanier, first going public in a social media post in November 2023. While not much is known about Logan, Kelley revealed that the pair had moved in together just months before her tragic death. They celebrated the relationship milestone with a Halloween housewarming party a month later. She wrote in a post" "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. 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." "Fast forward to now – I have been diagnosed with #diffusemidlineglioma, 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," she further wrote. "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." Kelley later shared a video of her walking up a staircase with Logan's help. "I've been up and down these stairs now 2x in the past few days," she wrote on Instagram in March. "It's a big deal for me. (Life has also had its ups and downs lately am I right lol)," she said. In March, the pair looked smitten on a date night to a golf simulator. Kelley captioned the snap: "My love, always by my side, practicing at an indoor golf simulator."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Walking Dead star Kelley Mack dies aged 33 after cancer battle
The star sadly passed away on Saturday. The Walking Dead star Kelley Mack has died at the age of 33 after a battle with cancer. The actress, known best for playing the role of Addy in the popular zombie drama, passed away on Saturday. Her death was announced in a post on her Instagram page, which read: "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." In September, Kelley previously announced that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and was undergoing aggressive treatment as a result. As reported in the Mirror, she played Addy in five episodes of The Walking Dead in 2018 but had also appeared in 9-1-1, Chicago Med and TV film Mr. Manhattan. The young star had also starred in 2021 horror film Broadcast Signal Intrusion alongside Glee's Harry Shum Jr and This Is Us star Chris Sullivan. Her brother is fellow actor Parker Mack, who is best known for his roles in Ouija: Origin of Evil, Faking It and Divergent. Kelley had recently starred in the film Universal alongside The Inbetweeners' star Joe Thomas and Buffering's Rosa Robson. Chilling images show Scots racists meet neo-Nazis in Germany to plot 'revolution' The star had been recovering from cancer treatment earlier in the year, posting in March that she had finished proton radiation treatment and was undergoing physical therapy. She said at the time: "Overall, this journey has not been easy, but things are getting better — improvements are tough to see when you're in the thick of it. Thank you again and again for the support and prayers." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Fans have taken to social media to post tributes to Kelley, with one writing: "How terribly sad. Thoughts go out to her loved ones." A second tweeted: "Oh no. Loved her in Broadcast Signal intrusion. Rest in Peace Kelley." A third wrote: "Kelley Mack, who played Addy on The Walking Dead Passed Away. This is so sad and so young."
