Production on The Walking Dead's eighth season has resumed following the death of stuntman John Bernecker last week.
The 33-year-old died on July 12 after sustaining serious injuries from an accident on set. According to Deadline.com Bernecker was filming a fight scene on a balcony when he fell approximately 30 feet onto a concrete floor.
Following the accident, the network AMC said in a statement, "We are saddened to report that John Bernecker, a talented stuntman for The Walking Dead and numerous other television shows and films, suffered serious injuries from a tragic accident on set.
"He was immediately transported to an Atlanta hospital and we have temporarily shut down production."
An announcement that his organs would be donated was made through the US organisation LifeLink Foundation, which works in Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico.
"The family of John Bernecker is heartbroken to confirm that John has passed away from injuries sustained earlier this week," LifeLink Foundation said in a statement.
"Although devastated by their loss, John's loved ones have ensured his legacy will live on, not only through the personal and professional contributions he made during his life, but also by their generous decision to allow John to save lives as an organ donor.
"John will touch countless others as the family members, friends and communities of those who receive his organs will be forever impacted by the memories and milestones made possible thanks to a second chance at life. The family requests privacy during this time as they say goodbye to John."
