Kelley Mack’s death on Aug. 2 at age 33 was "very unexpected," her rep tells PEOPLE. The 'Walking Dead' actress was still auditioning in June despite her cancer diagnosis and her agents were "totally surprised" by the news.

Kelley Mack’s death shocked her loved ones. Mack’s rep told TMZ Thursday that the “Walking Dead” star’s passing at age 33 was a “total” surprise. Mack, according to her rep, was auditioning for roles earlier this summer after she underwent cancer treatment in February and experienced a “nice recovery.”

Kelley Mack, an actor who starred in "The Walking Dead," died due to complications from the COVID-19 vaccine. Actor Kelley Mack, who was best known for playing Addy on the TV show "The Walking Dead," died at age 33 on Aug. 2, 2025, her sister announced in an Instagram post .