'The Walking Dead' actor Keller Fornes dies at age 32
Unexpected goodbye
Keller Fornes, a 32-year-old American actor, passed away on December 19 in Texas (United States). However, his death was only recently made public.
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No cause of death published
The television channel 'Great American Media', for which he had worked, broke the sad news. They did not specify the cause of his death, though.
Photo: Keller Fornes / Instagram
A talented writer, singer, actor, and director
"We at Great American Media are deeply saddened by the passing of Keller Fornes. He was a special person and talent as an actor, writer, and director as well as a singer and musician," the statement said.
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Beloved colleague
"His energy and enthusiasm lifted all he worked with here at Great American Media and the cast and crew of County Rescue. Our prayers are with his family and all those he touched."
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'County Rescue'
The late actor was part of the cast of 'County Rescue', a series whose first season premiered in 2024. He appeared in 6 of its 8 episodes. It was the biggest role of his career, even though it was not the most famous show on his CV.
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20 years in showbiz
After more than 10 years in the world of acting, Keller Fornes was just beginning to make a name for himself in the industry at the time of his death.
Photo: Keller Fornes / Instagram
Appeared in 'The Walking Dead'
He had a role in the famous series 'The Walking Dead,' playing a Commonwealth soldier in episode 21 of season 11.
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A broad filmography
In addition, he had participated in films such as 'Origin' (2023), 'Somnium' (2024) and 'Pain Killers' (2019). In the latter, an acclaimed short film, he was the protagonist.
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He was also a boxer
A graduate of the University of North Texas with a degree in Fine Arts, Keller Fornes spent his career in Atlanta. Before leaping acting, however, he was an amateur boxer for some time, competing in the Georgia Division of Golden Gloves.
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Sober since 2019
As he said on social media in 2019, boxing had helped him overcome his alc0h0l problems. He had been sober since 2019. Sadly, his Golden Gloves adventure will never be followed by a Golden Globe nomination and we have only his brief acting career to remember him by.
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