Carla Jeffery, best known for her iconic role as the cheerful cheerleader Bree in Disney Channel’s hit ZOMBIES franchise, has tragically passed away at the age of 33. The heartbreaking news was officially confirmed by her management agency, Alexanders Talent Management, following her death on September 1, 2026.
Who Was Carla Jeffery? Disney Career & Early Life
Born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas, Carla Jeffery began her acting journey as a young child artist. Her family moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue opportunities in entertainment.
Over her two-decade acting career, Carla appeared in various popular television shows and films, including Phat Girlz, Shake It Up!, iCarly, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Southland, Good Luck Charlie, and American Vandal. However, her standout performance came as Bree Addison's loyal cheerleader best friend across ZOMBIES (2018), ZOMBIES 2 (2020), ZOMBIES 3 (2022), and ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series.
Carla Jeffery Cause of Death Details
As of now, an official cause of death has not been publicly disclosed by her family or representatives. Her talent agency, which represented her for over 20 years, shared an emotional statement requesting privacy for her loved ones.
"Carla joined the Alexanders Talent Management family at the age of 12. For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room," the agency shared.
Co-Stars and Fans Pay Tribute
Following the news, co-stars and fans globally expressed their grief. ZOMBIES co-star Milo Manheim paid an emotional tribute on social media, remembering her as "the sweetest, kindest, most loving person". Fans worldwide have drawn emotional parallels to previous losses of young stars, honoring her memory across social platforms.
