Kelley Mack, Actress and Storyteller, Dies After Private Health Battle




 Kelley Mack, best known for her role as Addy in The Walking Dead, has died at the age of 33. The actress, born Kelley Klebenow, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Cincinnati after battling glioma, a type of tumor affecting the brain or spinal cord, according to a statement shared on CaringBridge.

Mack was remembered by family and colleagues as a bright, talented spirit. “Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond,” read a tribute on her Instagram. Co-star Alanna Masterson shared, “What an incredible human. So proud to have fought alongside her.” Mack’s career included 35 acting and 5 producer credits, with appearances on Chicago Med, 9-1-1, and numerous commercials.


A graduate of Chapman University with a degree in cinematography, Mack began acting in commercials as a child and was known for her warmth, creativity, and passion for storytelling. She is survived by her parents, siblings, grandparents, and boyfriend. Her legacy, the family said, will live on through her work and the lives she touched.