Keller Fornes, who performed Griffin on Nice American Household‘s authentic present County Rescue, has died. He was 32.
Fornes handed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Eastland, Texas, in line with an obituary on LacyFuneral.com. The obit additionally famous {that a} memorial service will happen on Saturday, January 11, at Cowboy Church of Erath County in Stephenville, Texas.
A explanation for dying was not supplied.
Nice American Household confirmed the passing on social media, writing, “We at Nice American Media are deeply saddened by the passing of Keller Fornes. He was a particular individual and expertise as an actor, author, and director in addition to a singer and musician.”
The assertion continued, “His power and enthusiasm lifted all he labored with right here at Nice American Media and the solid and crew of County Rescue. Our prayers are together with his household and all these he touched.”
Fornes’ co-stars paid tribute, together with County Rescue lead Julia Reilly, who shared Nice American Household’s assertion on her Instagram Tales together with a photograph of the 2 of them collectively. “Miss you,” she wrote.
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Kristin Wollett, who performs Ashley on County Rescue, additionally shared images of herself with Fornes on set, writing, “In our hearts. At all times. Keller Scott Fornes .”
Actress and director Shari Rigby, who performs Tamra on the present, added, “It was pure pleasure to work with Keller! He was such a sort, encouraging soul! You may be tremendously missed my buddy! Honored and endlessly modified by his life!”
Former American Idol star Colton Dixon, who labored on the primary season of County Rescue, additionally commented, writing, “Was so saddened to listen to about this. We solely met briefly throughout my work on County Rescue, however he was extremely form and purposeful together with his phrases. Prayers for his family and friends.”
Manufacturing on Season 2 of County Rescue was set to start later this month, with Fornes reprising his function as Griffin.
Along with County Rescue, Fornes’ different credit included the TV sequence The Strolling Useless, Origin, Genius, and Discovered. He additionally had plenty of upcoming initiatives, together with the shorts The Outdated Girl & The Boxer and 20s Are Over and the film Hellbilly Hole.
He’s survived by his mom, Kimberly Lynn Fornes; his father, Kobe Scott Fornes and his spouse, Margie; his brothers, Charles “Keaton” Fornes and Kason Lynn Fornes and his spouse, Chessney; and his nephew, Koston Lynn Fornes.