A Message from SAG-AFTRA

Dear Member,

We are saddened to inform you that stunt performer John Bernecker has passed away after sustaining an injury on the set of The Walking Dead in Georgia. John, a member of the New Orleans Local, died Friday. He reportedly fell from a balcony while rehearsing a fight scene on Wednesday. 

SAG-AFTRA sends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. 

The safety of our members is SAG-AFTRA’s highest priority. The union will work with authorities and monitor the investigation into the incident.

In unity,

SAG-AFTRA