Actress Kelly Mack, known for her role as Eddie in «The Walking Dead», passed away at the age of 33, causing grief among fans
6 august 2025 в 06:13
Actress Kelly Mack, known for her role as Eddie in the series «The Walking Dead», - passed away on August 2, 2025, as announced by her family. She was only 33 years old. Since Mack died at such a young age, fans mourn her passing, wondering about the cause of death. After all, the late actress was promoting upcoming film roles in the last months of her life, so her death shocked her fans and colleagues in the industry.
Mack’s sister wrote a touching farewell statement on the actress’s Instagram page on August 5. The announcement noted that Mack passed away «peacefully» with her mother and aunt by her side.
«With indescribable sadness, we announce the passing of our dear Kelly», - the statement began. «Kelly has already appeared 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».
Mack’s sister clarified, «I would like you all to know how much she loves you. And as her sister, I want you all to know how brave this tough girl was, especially when she decided to take the leap to be reunited with God. I was so proud of her».
Below, Hollywood Life remembers Mack for her life and career, as well as her struggle for health before her death.
Mack was an actress, stunt double, and producer. According to her IMDb profile, originally from Ohio, she was also involved in other producing work. As an actress, she was recognized for her performances as Eddie in «The Walking Dead», - Alice in «Signal Intrusion», - and Penelope Jacobs in «Chicago Med».
In addition to her acting career, Mack knew she loved other aspects of the storytelling arts. She studied film production and cinematography, according to her IMDb profile, and produced a film that made it to AMC’s Shudder and won a jury prize at the Atlanta horror festival.
Mack battled a rare form of cancer called diffuse midline glioma, she revealed in January 2025. Astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor, and diffuse midline glioma is a tumor that starts in the brain or spinal cord, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Although Mack’s family did not disclose the official cause of death, she passed away after a tough battle with cancer. Mack’s IMDb profile also indicates that she died from central nervous system cancer.
In January 2025, Mack openly shared her diagnosis of diffuse midline glioma in an Instagram post. She shared photos of her hospitalization.
«In September, I moved into a new apartment with my boyfriend, Logan. Within a month of that, I had constant lower back pain, and I thought I had slipped a disc», - Mack wrote in her caption. «A few weeks later, I started experiencing neuropathic itching in my right quadriceps. And then shooting pains in my legs and back started, leading me to have to sleep in a wheelchair for a month because lying down was too painful. On the eve of Thanksgiving, I had emergency MRIs at the hospital, which showed an abnormal tumor in my spinal cord».
Mack noted that «due to the biopsy on [her] spinal cord [she lost] the ability to use the right leg and most of the left leg», - affecting her ability to walk. Mack had to use walkers and a wheelchair as a result.
At that time, the actress indicated that she would undergo radiation treatment in Cincinnati, Ohio. In March, Mack noted in a separate Instagram post that her health was improving. In the last few months, Mack continued to promote her screen work
Mack’s sister wrote a touching farewell statement on the actress’s Instagram page on August 5. The announcement noted that Mack passed away «peacefully» with her mother and aunt by her side.
«With indescribable sadness, we announce the passing of our dear Kelly», - the statement began. «Kelly has already appeared 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».
Mack’s sister clarified, «I would like you all to know how much she loves you. And as her sister, I want you all to know how brave this tough girl was, especially when she decided to take the leap to be reunited with God. I was so proud of her».
Below, Hollywood Life remembers Mack for her life and career, as well as her struggle for health before her death.
Mack was an actress, stunt double, and producer. According to her IMDb profile, originally from Ohio, she was also involved in other producing work. As an actress, she was recognized for her performances as Eddie in «The Walking Dead», - Alice in «Signal Intrusion», - and Penelope Jacobs in «Chicago Med».
In addition to her acting career, Mack knew she loved other aspects of the storytelling arts. She studied film production and cinematography, according to her IMDb profile, and produced a film that made it to AMC’s Shudder and won a jury prize at the Atlanta horror festival.
Mack battled a rare form of cancer called diffuse midline glioma, she revealed in January 2025. Astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor, and diffuse midline glioma is a tumor that starts in the brain or spinal cord, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Although Mack’s family did not disclose the official cause of death, she passed away after a tough battle with cancer. Mack’s IMDb profile also indicates that she died from central nervous system cancer.
In January 2025, Mack openly shared her diagnosis of diffuse midline glioma in an Instagram post. She shared photos of her hospitalization.
«In September, I moved into a new apartment with my boyfriend, Logan. Within a month of that, I had constant lower back pain, and I thought I had slipped a disc», - Mack wrote in her caption. «A few weeks later, I started experiencing neuropathic itching in my right quadriceps. And then shooting pains in my legs and back started, leading me to have to sleep in a wheelchair for a month because lying down was too painful. On the eve of Thanksgiving, I had emergency MRIs at the hospital, which showed an abnormal tumor in my spinal cord».
Mack noted that «due to the biopsy on [her] spinal cord [she lost] the ability to use the right leg and most of the left leg», - affecting her ability to walk. Mack had to use walkers and a wheelchair as a result.
At that time, the actress indicated that she would undergo radiation treatment in Cincinnati, Ohio. In March, Mack noted in a separate Instagram post that her health was improving. In the last few months, Mack continued to promote her screen work
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