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The Walking Dead Actress Kelley Mack Dies at 33 After Glioma Battle

Tributes to her bravery and warmth have poured in ahead of a public memorial on August 16 in Glendale, Ohio.

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Kelley Mack arrives at the friends and family premiere of "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" at iPic Theaters on Oct. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 14: Actor Kelley Mack of "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" during the 57th Chicago International Film Festival on the 94th floor at 360 Chicago on October 14, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kelley Mack passed away peacefully on August 2 in Cincinnati after battling a rare central nervous system glioma.
  • Her sister, Kathryn Klebenow, confirmed the death in an Instagram post on August 5, highlighting Kelley’s courage and love for her fans.
  • Mack was best known for her role as Addy on AMC’s The Walking Dead and also appeared on 9-1-1, Chicago Med and Schooled, plus national commercials.
  • She publicly shared her diagnosis early in 2025 and underwent proton radiation therapy as part of her treatment journey.
  • A public memorial service is set for August 16 at the Glendale Lyceum in Ohio to celebrate her life and career.