Keller Fornes – best known for Great American Family’s Country Rescue – passes away at 32

Keller Fornes - best known for Great American Family's Country Rescue - passes away at 32

Yet again, the realm of acting is plunged into sorrow as Keller Fornes, a vibrant talent, tragically passed away at the tender age of 32.

The actor is best known for playing Griffin in the Great American Family TV series Country Rescue.

As a devoted admirer, I am saddened to share that on December 19, an esteemed actor took his final bow in Upland, Texas. Regrettably, the details surrounding his passing remain undisclosed.

On Monday, both the authentic Instagram and X pages of Great American Family paid homage to the cherished actor.

At Great American Media, we’re profoundly sorry to announce the departure of Keller Fornes. This sad news has touched us all.

The statement noted that he was exceptionally skilled not only as an actor but also as a writer, director, singer, and musician.

Keller Fornes - best known for Great American Family's Country Rescue - passes away at 32

Keller Fornes - best known for Great American Family's Country Rescue - passes away at 32

In this creative hub called Great American Media, I was the spark that ignited everyone’s spirit. And let me tell you, the dedicated team behind County Rescue felt it too! The infectious energy and boundless enthusiasm I brought to work each day didn’t just fuel my own passion, but it lifted and inspired everyone around me. That’s what the network had to say, and I couldn’t agree more!

‘Our prayers are with his family and all those he touched,’ the statement concluded.

The actor hails from Lubbock, Texas, where he was born on the 22nd of April, 1992, to Kimberly Lynn Turney-Fornes and Kobe Scott Fornes.

The actor was born in Lubbock, Texas on the 22nd of April, 1992, and his parents are Kimberly Lynn Turney-Fornes and Kobe Scott Fornes.

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As a child, he used to delve into religious texts alongside the young members of Kerrville Methodist Church and mentors from Young Life.

As a devotee of the arts, I nurtured my skills in performance and creativity throughout my upbringing. My journey led me to the University of North Texas, a place that further refined my artistic abilities. There, I mastered various forms of expression, including painting, drawing, and playing the guitar.

Following his graduation, he shifted base to Atlanta with the aim of building a career in cinema. During this period, he worked part-time as both a waiter and a personal trainer, all while attending auditions and enrolling in acting workshops.

Apart from that, he started boxing during his time in Atlanta as well. He participated in the prestigious Golden Gloves competition and bagged a gold medal for Georgia in his specific weight class.

In various instances, Fornes both wrote and directed several short movies, as well as the 2019 documentary titled “The Buddy I Never Knew.

Keller Fornes - best known for Great American Family's Country Rescue - passes away at 32
Keller Fornes - best known for Great American Family's Country Rescue - passes away at 32
Keller Fornes - best known for Great American Family's Country Rescue - passes away at 32

He appeared in unacknowledged parts in two movies, Brownwood and Baghdad Texas, when he was a child. Later on, he resurfaced in the 2017 independent production titled Do You Believe?

Apart from her stage work, Fornes was also featured in independent films like “Anney in the City” (2019), “Beast Beast” and “The E-Listers: Life Back in the Lane” (both in 2020), as well as “The Secrets She Keeps” (2021).

In addition, he appeared as a Tower Trooper in an episode of The Walking Dead on AMC in 2022, and landed a role in the 2023 movie Origin directed by Ava DuVernay, featuring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal.

His latest appearances include an episode on the television show titled “Found,” a movie called “Somnium,” and an upcoming feature film named “Hellbilly Hollow.

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