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Disney actress Carla Jeffery, remembered for Zombies role, dies at 33

From La Nación · () Spanish

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

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  • U.S. actress Carla Jeffery, known for playing Bree in Disney’s Zombies franchise, died at age 33 on September 1.
  • Her representative, Carla Alexander, confirmed the death and asked media and fans to respect the family’s privacy.
  • Jeffery’s family launched a fundraiser seeking $40,000 for funeral and burial expenses.

Carla Jeffery, the actress remembered by Disney audiences as Bree in the Zombies franchise, has died at 33. She died on September 1, and her representative announced the news the following day.

For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her become a beautiful, vibrant and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room.

· Carla AlexanderJeffery’s representative described her life and personality after announcing her death.

Carla Alexander, who had worked with Jeffery since the actress was a teenager, described her as a beautiful, vibrant and exceptionally talented woman. Alexander said Jeffery’s smile could light up any room and recalled the joy, humor and bright spirit she shared with audiences worldwide through Zombies.

Alexander said Jeffery was more than a client and had become part of the family. She asked the media and fans to respect the privacy of Jeffery’s relatives and loved ones as they mourned.

As Bree in Disney’s hit Zombies franchise, Carla shared her joy, humor and radiant spirit with audiences around the world. Carla was more than a client; she was part of the family.

· Carla AlexanderAlexander remembered Jeffery’s best-known role and their professional relationship.

A message later posted to Jeffery’s Instagram Stories asked her more than 243,000 followers to help with funeral costs. The fundraiser, organized by her father, Carl Jeffery, seeks $40,000 and does not set a required donation amount.

Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during these very difficult moments. We respectfully ask that you honor their privacy as they navigate this unimaginable grief. Rest in peace, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten.

· Carla AlexanderThe representative asked the public to respect the family’s mourning.

In the GoFundMe appeal, her father said the family was facing an intensely painful loss and unexpected financial pressure. The money will support funeral arrangements and burial expenses.

I am creating this fundraiser for my close family member, Carla Jeffery, as we face the heartbreaking loss of a loved one.

· Carl JefferyJeffery’s father explained the purpose of the funeral fundraiser.
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