Mourning at Disney Channel: ‘Zombies’ Actress Carla Jeffery Dies at 33

Carla Jeffery, the actress who played the lively cheerleader Bree in Disney Channel’s “Zombies” franchise, has died at 33. Her representative, Carla Alexander, confirmed the death on social media and said Jeffery died on Sept. 1, 2026. She did not disclose the cause.

“With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who died on Sept. 1, 2026, at just 33,” Alexander wrote. “She may have left this world, but not our hearts. Rest in peace, Carla J. Jeffery,” she added in the post’s caption. Alexander had represented Jeffery for nearly 20 years.

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With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who died on Sept. 1, 2026, at just 33.

Jeffery was born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas. She began her acting career influenced by her siblings and later built credits in both film and television. Her work included the 2006 film “Phat Girlz,” as well as appearances in Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Meet the Blacks.”

Her best-known role came in 2018, when she joined the first “Zombies” film as Bree. The character is a cheerful cheerleader and the best friend of Addison Wells, the franchise’s central character played by Meg Donnelly. Jeffery later returned for the film’s sequels, becoming part of the Disney Channel franchise that brought her wider recognition.

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She may have left this world, but not our hearts. Rest in peace, Carla J. Jeffery.