Kelley Mack Dies at 33: ‘The Walking Dead’ Actress Passes Away After Battling Rare Cancer - Cause of Death Inside

'The Walking Dead' Star Kelley Mack Dies at 33 After Battling Rare Brain Cancer: What Is Glioma of the Central Nervous System? Read on to know.

Kelley Mack Death News: The actress who won everyone's hearts with her performance in 'The Walking Dead' - Kelley Mack, dies at 33.

According to the reports, the actress breathed her last on Saturday in her birthplace of Cincinnati. Initial reports suggest that Kelley was battling with glioma of the central nervous system.

Mack's family took to her Instagram account on Tuesday, August 5, to share the sad news of her death. "It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go," the statement began.

"Kelley passed peacefully on Saturday evening with her loving mother Kristen and steadfast aunt Karen present. Kelley has already come to many of her loved ones in the form of various butterflies," the caption continued. "She will be missed by so many to depths that words cannot express."

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Kelley Mack Cause of Death: How Did 'The Walking Dead' Actress Die?

As per reports, the actress battled with glioma of the central nervous system. We reached out to experts to understand the condition that led to the sudden demise of the actress.

A glioma is a tumor that forms when glial cells grow out of control. Usually, these cells support nerves and help the body's central nervous system to function properly. However, when gliomas that usually grow in the brain, spread to the spinal cord and starts growing there - this can be a health trouble.

In a study, Cleveland Clinic states - 'Gliomas are malignant )cancerous), but some can be very slow growing. They are primary brain tumours, meaning they usually originate in the brain tissues."

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