Carla Jeffery, the actress best known for playing Bree in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, has died at the age of 33, leaving fans, fellow performers and the entertainment community mourning the sudden loss of a familiar face from the popular musical film series.
Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, according to an announcement from her longtime management company. Her manager, Carla Alexander, confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media on September 2. The announcement did not provide a cause of death or say where the actress died.
The news came as a shock to those who followed Jeffery’s career, which began when she was a child. Born in Houston, Texas, on July 10, 1993, she entered the entertainment industry at 12 and made her screen debut in the 2006 comedy Phat Girlz. She went on to build a diverse television and film résumé, appearing in productions including iCarly, Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up!, Southland, Scream Queens, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Her most recognizable role came with Disney’s Zombies franchise, where she portrayed Bree, a cheerful Seabrook High cheerleader and friend of Addison. Jeffery appeared in the first three Zombies films and also voiced Bree in the animated spin-off series. Her performance helped make her a recognizable figure among the franchise’s young audience.
Jeffery’s management agency described her as a talented and vibrant woman whose smile and personality left a lasting impression. The company also emphasized its unusually long relationship with the actress, noting that she had joined the agency at just 12 years old and remained part of its professional family for more than two decades.
Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from people who worked with her. Zombies co-stars including Milo Manheim and Chandler Kinney shared emotional tributes, describing Jeffery as a kind and uplifting presence. Her twin brother, actor Carlon Jeffery, has also been grieving the loss of his sister.
Jeffery had also spoken publicly about living with epilepsy. In a 2022 interview with the Epilepsy Foundation, she discussed experiencing seizures beginning at age 18 and explained how she learned not to allow the condition to prevent her from pursuing acting and other interests. She said that a seizure on the set of Zombies eventually encouraged her to become more open about her experience.
For now, many details surrounding Carla Jeffery’s death remain private. Her representatives have not announced a cause of death, and her family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss.
Jeffery leaves behind a body of work that began in childhood and continued through some of Disney Channel’s most recognizable productions. At only 33, her death marks a sudden loss for her family, friends, colleagues and the generations of viewers who knew her as Bree from Zombies.
