The cast of The Walking Dead are back at work after a veteran stuntman working on the crew died in a tragic accident.

He fell more than 20 feet during rehearsals and suffered a brain injury.

He was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Centre, but died hours later.

Production on the show was shut down on Friday out of respect for Bernecker, but cast member Pollyanna McIntosh confirmed that production resumed yesterday via social media:

As I prepare to work again tomorrow I'm again thinking of John's friends and family and of John.… https://t.co/uRIspbscDw

— Pollyanna McIntosh (@PollyAMcIntosh) July 17, 2017

Earlier, showrunner and executive producer Scott Gimple released a statement saying 'John's work on 'The Walking Dead' and dozens of other movies and shows will continue to entertain and excite audiences for generations. We are grateful for his contributions, and all of us send our condolences, love, and prayers to John's family and friends.'

Bernecker had worked on The Hunger Games, Logan and the upcoming Black Panther.

He was 33 years old.