‘The Walking Dead’ star Kelley Mack passes away at 33

• Kelley Mack, beloved for her role in The Walking Dead, has died at 33 after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer
• Her sister Kathryn confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing that Mack passed peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by loved ones
• A celebration of her life will be held in Ohio on August 16, as noted in a formal announcement linked in her bio
• Beyond her memorable role in The Walking Dead, Kelley also appeared in Chicago Med, 9-1-1, Schooled, and several independent films and miniseries

American actress Kelley Mack, best known for her role in The Walking Dead, has died following a battle with glioma of the central nervous system, a rare cancer. She was 33.

The unfortunate news was confirmed by her sister, Kathryn, through a statement posted on Kelley’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, August 6.

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According to the heartbreaking post, Kelley passed peacefully on Saturday evening, August 2, surrounded by loved ones, including her mother Kristen and aunt Karen.

“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.”

Details about a celebration of life for the actress were included in a formal announcement linked through her Instagram bio. The event is scheduled for August 16 in Ohio.

Kelley Mack appeared in The Walking Dead as Addy, a member of the Hilltop community, and was praised for her grounded and heartfelt performance. Aside from her breakout role, she was also seen in popular shows such as Chicago Med, 9-1-1, and Schooled. Her filmography includes performances in Broadcast Signal Intrusion, Delicate Arch, and a few other short-form projects.

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As previously reported by KAMI, South Korean actor Song Young Kyu, famed for Extreme Job and several major streaming dramas, has passed away at the age of 55. He was found dead on Monday, August 4, according to local media reports. The K-drama star was discovered lifeless by an acquaintance inside a car parked in a residential complex. His passing came just months after he was mired in controversy for a drunk-driving incident, which led to his removal from several projects.

Earlier, Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a reality TV star, has died at the age of 76. The British heavy metal icon’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement. His passing came just weeks after his and fellow original Black Sabbath members’ farewell show. While the cause of death was not disclosed, the singer had been dealing with various health complications, including a Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2019. Osbourne is survived by wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Aimee, and son Jack, in addition to daughter Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.

Source: KAMI.com.gh