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Kelley Mack: Beloved Actress and Producer Dies at 33

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Kelley Mack, a talented actress and producer known for her roles in The Walking Dead and Chicago Med, has passed away at the age of 33. Mack was battling a brain cancer called glioma, a type of malignant tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord. Despite her illness, Mack remained brave and continued to work on her passion projects, including the upcoming film Broadcast Signal Intrusion, in which she posthumously stars as Ricky, a "bona fide genius."

Key Takeaways:

  • Kelley Mack was a 33-year-old actress and producer who passed away on August 2 after a battle with glioma, a type of brain cancer.
  • Mack was best known for her roles in The Walking Dead, Chicago Med, and 9-1-1, as well as her work on films like Broadcast Signal Intrusion and Mr. Manhattan.
  • Mack's sister, Kathryn Klebenow, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram announcing her passing, revealing that Mack's mother, Kristen, and aunt, Karen, were by her side at the time of her passing.
  • Mack's family will be holding a "recognition and remembrance of Kelley's life" at the Glendale Lyceum in Glendale, Ohio, on August 16, with a later event planned in Los Angeles to celebrate her life.
  • Mack is survived by her parents, Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow, sister Kathryn, brother Parker, grandparents Lois and Larry Klebenow, and her boyfriend Logan Lanier.

Statistics:

  • Mack was born on July 10, 1992.
  • She graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2010 and Chapman University in 2014 with a degree in Cinematography.
  • Mack's film career began with a commercial role at the age of 5 and a role in the 2009 film The Elephant Garden, which earned her an Acting Award from Tisch School of the Arts.
  • Mack's most recent project, Broadcast Signal Intrusion, premiered at Dances With Films in June and will posthumously feature her as Ricky.
  • According to a CaringBridge page set up for Mack, her family will be holding a recognition and remembrance event for her life on August 16.

Sources:

  • "Beloved Actress and Producer Dies at 33" (IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., 2025)
  • CaringBridge page for Kelley Mack (as of August 2025)
  • "Kelley Mack, Actress and Producer Dies at 33" (Contify.com, August 2025)
  • "Glioma" (Mayo Clinic, undated)

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