Kelley Mack, The Walking Dead actress, dead at 33

Actress Kelley Mack starred in "The Walking Dead" and "9-1-1". Photo / Getty Images

American actress Kelley Mack, known for her roles in The Walking Dead and 9-1-1 among others, has died, aged 33.

Her family announced that Mack died on Saturday, August 1, at her home in Cincinnati, US, following a battle with glioma.

“It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,” Mack’s sister Kathryn wrote on the late star’s Instagram account.

“Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go,” the grieving sister added.

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Mack played Hilltop Colony resident Abby in five episodes of season nine of The Walking Dead. She also appeared in Chicago Med and 9-1-1, among other shows.

The actress and producer died of glioma of the central nervous system.

“She would want you all to know how much she loves you. And as her sister, I want you all to know how brave that tough SOB was, especially when she decided to make the leap to be reunited with God,” her sister wrote on Instagram.

Back in March, Mack posted an update with a short video of herself ringing the bell at the medical centre, signalling she had finished her proton radiation treatment.

“Overall, this journey has not been easy, but things are getting better – improvements are tough to see when you’re in the thick of it,” the actress wrote at the time.

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