{"id":142488,"date":"2025-01-07T11:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/keller-fornes-county-rescue-star-dead-at-32\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T11:27:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:27:58","slug":"keller-fornes-county-rescue-star-dead-at-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/keller-fornes-county-rescue-star-dead-at-32\/","title":{"rendered":"Keller Fornes, County Rescue Star, Dead at 32"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Heartbreaking news out of Hollywood this week:<\/p>\n<p>Keller Scott Fornes, the star of Great American Family\u2019s County Rescue, has passed away.<\/p>\n<p>He was 32 years old.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-2-413a419b136847fd8b2ae88fee7fd8eb.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516094 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-2-413a419b136847fd8b2ae88fee7fd8eb.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-2-413a419b136847fd8b2ae88fee7fd8eb-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-2-413a419b136847fd8b2ae88fee7fd8eb.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We send our condolences to the loved ones of Keller Fornes.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Great American Family)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The actor died back in Eastland, Texas\u2026 according to an obituary published by Lacy Funeral Home that has only now been made public. <\/p>\n<p>His memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, at Cowboy Church of Erath County in Stephenville, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, meanwhile, Great American Media confirmed Fornes was no longer with us in a statement posted on multiple social media accounts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe at Great American Media are deeply saddened by the passing of Keller Fornes. He was a special person and talent as an actor, writer, and director as well as a singer and musician,\u201d the message reads.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEgXafbNWjG\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>It continues as follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis energy and enthusiasm lifted all he worked with here at Great American Media and the cast and crew of County Rescue. Our prayers are with his family and all those he touched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As detailed on IMDB, County Rescue is a drama that centers around a paramedic named Dani Miller who \u201cmust set aside her recent heartbreak and prove herself worthy of the job while competing against the fire chief\u2019s impulsive son and an over-qualified rookie.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fornes portrayed the character of Griffin on the show \u2014 which was set to begin production for season 2 this month, based on a press release issued in July.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516095 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/01\/County-Rescue-Keller-Fornes-010625-471226d3d5eb48f89563bacc51e81442.webp\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keller Fornes in County Rescue. May he rest in peace.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Great American Family)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>County Rescue series lead Julia Reilly mourned her colleague\u2019s passing by sharing Great American Media\u2019s statement on her Instagram Stories \u2026 along a photo of them together. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMiss you,\u201d Reilly wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Another costar, Kristin Wollett, uploaded numerous photos from their time on set together on Instagram, writing late Monday: <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn our hearts. Always. Keller Scott Fornes.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DEgh0GlMYH-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p>\u201cWas so saddened to hear about this,\u201d American Idol alum Colton Dixon wrote in response to Great American Media\u2019s post, adding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe only met briefly during my work on County Rescue, but he was incredibly kind and purposeful with his words. Prayers for his friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his successful career, Fornes appeared on such TV shows as Found, The Walking Dead and Genius; along with films such as The Secrets She Keeps and Project ISISX.<\/p>\n<p>He is survived by his wife, Margie; his parents; and two brothers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>May Keller Fornes rest in peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/01\/keller-fornes-great-american-familys-county-rescue-star-dead-at-32\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heartbreaking news out of Hollywood this week: Keller Scott Fornes, the star of Great American Family\u2019s County Rescue, has passed away. He was 32 years old. We send our condolences to the loved ones of Keller Fornes. (Great American Family) The actor died back in Eastland, Texas\u2026 according to an obituary published by Lacy Funeral [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":142489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-142488","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142488"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142488\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}