The film editor, who worked on hit TV series Game of Thrones, was taking pictures of the animal through an open window seconds before it killed her at a lion park in Johannesburg on Monday.
Chappell's sister Jennifer confirmed her identity in a heartbreaking message posted on Facebook.
She wrote: "We are broken-hearted to share this news with our friends and family: Yesterday morning, while on a volunteer mission to protect wildlife in South Africa, Kate Chappell was involved in a tragic and fatal accident.
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"Katie was a brilliant, kind, adventurous and high-spirited woman. Her energy and passion could not be contained by mere continents or oceans. She was very much loved and shared her love for life with those she met.
"We cannot thank everyone enough for the kind words and support. It means the world to us during this difficult time."
Eeyah, RIP to her.
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