Sad News About Nellie O'Malley Actress

Sad news today on AGDN: Kelsey Lewis, who was the actress that played Nellie O'Malley in the movie Samantha: An American Girl Holiday, passed away on October 29. She was 29 years old, and was involved in a paragliding accident in California that cost her her life.

Lewis in 2004

Since the American Girl movies were made not too long ago, I wasn't expecting the day where I had to make a post like this to come anytime soon, but unfortunately, that day has come. Kelsey's performance as Nellie touched so many people, including me, and gave light to the important issues in her story, including themes of poor working conditions and child labor that resonate to this day. Kelsey's talent shone through in her performance, and according to the source that reported her death, it seems like she kept that talent going all throughout her life, as she spent the final years of it as a dance instructor and DJ in San Diego, California.

I have no words for this tragedy. Rest in Peace, Kelsey, and I am sending love and light towards the Lewis family as they navigate their loss.