Walking Dead” actress Kelley Mack passed away on August 2, 2025, in Cincinnati, just weeks after turning 33. Her family announced her death on CaringBridge and Instagram, with her sister calling her “a bright, fervent light.” Kelley had battled a rare brain cancer called glioma of the central nervous system. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her mother and aunt.
Kelley built a promising career in Hollywood after studying cinematography at Chapman University. Known for her role as Addy in The Walking Dead, she also appeared in Chicago Med, Broadcast Signal Intrusion, and worked on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. A remembrance service will be held in Ohio, with a separate event in Los Angeles. She is survived by her family and longtime boyfriend, Logan Lanier.
Despite her illness, Kelley remained hopeful and documented her cancer journey publicly. She was diagnosed after experiencing leg pain and undergoing an MRI, which revealed a spinal cord tumor. Though surgery left her partially paralyzed, she began proton radiation treatment and kept fans updated. She often credited her faith, family, and boyfriend for keeping her strong.
Kelley’s death came just before another entertainment loss—actress Loni Anderson died on August 3 at 79. Best known as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati, Anderson challenged stereotypes by playing a glamorous yet intelligent blonde. Her family confirmed her passing after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and remembered for her trailblazing legacy in television.