Carla Jeffery, who gained recognition for her role as Bree in Disney Channel's "Zombies" franchise, has died at the age of 33. Her management company, Alexanders Talent Management, confirmed her passing in a statement on September 1, 2026.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old," the statement read. Alexanders Talent Management, which had represented Jeffery since she was 12, described her as a "beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room."
The cause of death was not disclosed in the statement. Jeffery's portrayal of Bree, a cheerleader and friend to Meg Donnelly's character in the "Zombies" movies, brought her joy and humor to audiences worldwide.
Jeffery's career began in her childhood. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1993, her first acting credit was in the 2006 film "Phat Girlz." She went on to appear in the "Zombies" trilogy and reprised her role in "Zombies: The Re-Animated Series" in 2024.
Beyond the "Zombies" franchise, Jeffery had a notable television presence. She appeared in 10 episodes of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" between 2007 and 2009 and was part of Netflix's "American Vandal" in 2017. Her other television credits include "Southland," "iCarly," "Scream Queens," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," and "Torchwood."
Friends and castmates from the "Zombies" series shared tributes on social media following the announcement of her death. Chandler Kinney, who played Willa, called Jeffery "the brightest shining light in any room she walked into. the kindest person you’d ever meet. the most beautiful soul." Milo Manheim, who starred as Zed, wrote, "Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you." Megan Donnelly, who played the lead role of Addison in "Zombies," was mentioned in Jeffery's final Instagram post on July 26, which featured highlights from Donnelly's birthday party.
Jeffery is survived by her twin brother, Carlon Jeffery, who is also an actor and rapper.