LOS ANGELES: Hollywood has paid tribute to “Walking Dead” stuntman John Bernecker after he was killed in a fall on set. Bernecker died in hospital Wednesday after falling 22 feet (6.70 meters) from a balcony headfirst onto concrete, according to The Hollywood Reporter, citing a county sheriff’s report. An assistant director told police the stuntman missed a safety cushion “by inches” and tried to break his fall by grabbing a railing after he slipped, celebrity news website TMZ reported. AMC said in statement circulated among US media outlets that it was temporarily shutting down production of the hit show, which is filmed in Georgia. “The family of John Bernecker is heartbroken to confirm that John has passed away from injuries sustained earlier this week,” the statement said.

Source: Manila Times July 15, 2017 05:03 UTC