“The Walking Dead” cast and others around Hollywood are mourning the loss of stuntman John Bernecker, who died Thursday night after a fall on the show’s Georgia set.
“Can’t stop thinking about John Bernecker,” tweeted Jordan Woods-Robinson, who plays Eric Raleigh on the hit zombie drama. “All of my love and hopes for solace goes out to his loved ones and our community.”
“I have absolutely no words,” Austin Amelio, who plays Dwight on “The Walking Dead,” tweeted. “My heart is absolutely broken…”
Can't stop thinking about John Bernecker. All of my love and hopes for solace goes out to his loved ones and our community.
— Jordan Woods-Robinson (@jwoodsrobinson) July 14, 2017
I have no words. My heart is absolutely broken for John Bernecker. Please send prayers to his family and friends.
— Austin Amelio (@austin_amelio) July 14, 2017
Thoughts with John Bernecker's family tonight. Who will continue to be a part of our family and have all the love and support we can give.
— Tom Payne (@justanactor) July 14, 2017
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played the villainous Negan, tweeted about his “deep sorrow” for Bernecker’s family and friends.
Deep sorrow today, and for every tomorrow. Love, respect, and condolences to johns family, and friends. He will be forever missed.
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) July 14, 2017
Show star Norman Reedus posted a tribute over on his Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWij8-VABgr/
The stuntman had been working since 2009 and had appeared in a number of films and TV shows, including “24: Legacy,” “Logan,” “Into the Badlands,” and so many more. He was often employed on AMC shows like “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” “Turn” actor Samuel Roukin said that Bernecker was a “professional who made a career out of making other people look good.”
…a career out of making other people look good. In the short time I knew him I was deeply impressed. I am so sad to hear he has passed…
— Ghost (@samuelroukin) July 14, 2017
Even those who never worked with Bernecker gave him a shout-out. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who said she’s never worked with the stuntman, tweeted that appreciated all the work stuntpeople do.
I never worked with #JohnBernecker, but I have so much love, admiration and appreciation to all the dedicated stunt men and women #rip
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) July 14, 2017
You can check out some of the other Twitter reactions below, including from a number of “The Walking Dead” and other AMC actors.
HUGE Prayers for our #WalkingDead stuntman John Bernecker & Family now!
— Daniel Newman (@DanielNewman) July 14, 2017
#JohnBernecker was one of the best most talented stuntmen I have ever been blessed to work with. Praying for his family and loved ones! ?
— Kellan Lutz (@kellanlutz) July 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/ANNIEMOHO/status/885845960366206976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2017%2F07%2Fwalking-dead-cast-remember-stuntman-john-bernecker-1202128831%2F
Sending peace, strength, love and prayers to the loved ones of #JohnBernecker . May his light live on in you #nola #TWDFamily ? ❤️ ?
— Sabrina Gennarino ☮️ (@girlsgottaeat) July 14, 2017
R.I.P. John Bernecker -amazing #stunt man & all around great guy. So glad we had the privilege of working together. I'll treasure that time. pic.twitter.com/AiukBXCydv
— Laura Cayouette (@KnowSmallParts) July 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/Lexialex/status/885690594948898816
John Bernecker was my double on @24fox he brought great enthusiasm and was beyond professional. I miss you bud. Prayers to your family #RIP
— Bailey Chase (@Bailey_Chase) July 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/jd_evermore/status/885867726006345728
https://twitter.com/GaryWeeks/status/885878407355125760
“The Walking Dead” Season 8 production had been temporarily shut down after Bernecker’s fall.