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Actress Carla Jeffery, known for Disney’s Zombies films, dies at 33

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Carla Jeffery, who played cheerleader Bree in the first three Disney Zombies films and voiced the animated adaptation, has died at age 33.
  • Her management agency announced the death, but did not provide a cause.
  • Jeffery also appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm and several U.S. television series, while former co-stars paid tribute to her.

Carla Jeffery, the actress who played cheerleader Bree in Disney’s Zombies franchise, has died at 33. Her management agency, Alexanders Talent Management, announced the death, but provided no details about the cause.

The sweetest person I have ever met.

· Milo ManheimThe Zombies actor paid tribute to Jeffery after her death was announced.

Jeffery played Bree in the first three Zombies films and later voiced the character in the animated series based on the movies. She also had a recurring role as Keysha Black in HBO’s comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Born in Houston, Texas, on July 10, 1993, Jeffery began acting as a child with a role in the 2006 film Phat Girlz. She later appeared in television series including iCarly, Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, Southland and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

The shining light in every room she entered

· Chandler KinneyKinney described Jeffery’s presence in a tribute.

Jeffery was the twin sister of actor Carlon Jeffery, who also became known through Disney Channel productions. After her death was announced, colleagues shared tributes on social media.

The kindest person you could ever meet.

· Chandler KinneyKinney praised Jeffery’s character after her death.

Zombies co-star Milo Manheim called her “the sweetest person I have ever met.” Chandler Kinney described Jeffery as “the shining light in every room she entered” and “the kindest person you could ever meet.” Her management called her a “beautiful, vibrant and incredibly talented woman.”

A beautiful, vibrant and incredibly talented woman.

· Alexanders Talent ManagementJeffery’s management agency characterized her in its social-media announcement.
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