The Walking Dead actor Moses J. Moseley dead at 31; police investigating

Moses J. Moseley has died aged 31.

The actor — best known for his role as zombie Mike in The Walking Dead (TWD) — was found dead on Wednesday (Jan 26) in the Hudson Bridge area of Stockbridge, Georgia.

In a statement on Monday (Jan 31), his manager told People magazine: "He was loved by everyone who met him. Such a bright light in everyone's eyes.

"Moses was an amazing person and if you had the opportunity to meet him he would have made your day amazing.

"He was very talented, he was a great friend, the kind you could call for anything. He was always excited about life and working in the entertainment business."

As reported by TMZ, his death is currently being investigated by the police.

Moseley played one of Michonne's pet zombies on The Walking Dead in 2012 and 2015.

TV network AMC paid tribute to the late actor in a statement on social media.

They said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with our #TWDFamily member Moses J. Moseley."

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He also appeared in 2017 film Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies, and had credits in the likes of Joyful Noise, The Internship, Queen of the South, Watchmen and Blood Scroll: Horror Stories.

Tributes have poured in for Moses, with fans praising him as a "really nice guy".

One fan tweeted: "Awful news about [Moses] Really nice guy. Met him last May in Georgia. Prayers for his family and friends."

Another added: "That's so sad. My condolences to his family, and to our #TWDFamily. He was such a sweet guy."

And a different fan said: "Such sad news has hit TWD family... saddened to hear about the passing of Moses J. Moseley much love to his family and loved ones."