'The Walking Dead' Stuntman John Bernecker Dies After On-Set Accident
Update (July 17): Production is back underway for The Walking Dead following last week's tragic news that stuntman John Bernecker died after an onset accident.
AMC revealed in a statement that Bernecker's family decided he would be removed from life support following organ donation. The network added, "We are deeply saddened by this loss and our hearts and prayers are with John's family, friends and colleagues during this extremely difficult time." A slew of Walking Dead actors have shared tributes to the stuntman. Pollyanna McIntosh (who plays Jadis) shared a photo of Bernecker on her Instagram account on Sunday, July 16. "My heart goes out to you all and the rest of your set family and families who've known John and his art," she shared:
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