Who Was Carla Jeffery? Disney's 'Zombies' And 'Good Luck Charlie' Actress Dies At 33

Zombies actress, Carla Jeffery, has bid farewell to the world at 33. Here's everything to know about her.

With Carla Jeffery's death, Disney has lost one of it's brightest stars. Fans are mourning the loss of the actress, who was best known for her role as ‘Bree’ in the popular Zombie Franchise. She passed away on September 1, 2026, at the young age of 33. In fact, the news was confirmed by Alexander's Talent Management, who represented Carla for a long time before her death. However, they did not share the exact cause behind her death. 

Carla Jeffery was a Disney star who grew up before the camera

Carla Jaran Jeffery was better known as Carla Jeffery. She worked on both film and TV projects during her career and before she became one of the popular faces of the Disney generation. After her birth in 1993 in Houston, Texas, she spent most of her childhood in Ohio. Later, Carla decided to move to Los Angeles with her family to look for work opportunities in the entertainment industry. 

Carla began her career at a young age, and one of her earliest projects was the 2006 comedy film, Phat Girlz. She was seen in young, ‘Mo'Nique's character in the movie. Since then, she had continued to make guest appearances on popular TV shows. Some of them include iCarly, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Scream Queens. 

However, she rose to fame through her work on Disney projects. In fact, Carla was seen in the popular Disney Channel series, Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up! before she got her first major role. After reaching wider audiences through brief stints in popular shows, Carla rose to fame in 2018 when she played ‘Bree’ in Disney's musical fantasy film, Zombies. Her character of a spirited cheerleader and ‘Addison's’ friend made her a household name. Alongside this, the movie's massive success paved the way for a franchise with a loyal global fan following. 

When the franchise expanded through sequels and specials, Carla remained an important part of the franchise. Apart from the screen, she was a dedicated performer and teacher. Some of her colleagues mentioned how she was eager to support aspiring actors. Carla herself had been a cheerleader, which helped her portray ‘Bree’ with complete conviction. 

In fact, she also shared a close bond with her twin brother, Carlon Jeffery, who is also an actor. Disney fans know him for playing ‘Cameron Parks’ in A.N.T Farm. The siblings had a similar career path, as one of Disney's most famous brother-sister duos. 

Fans mourn the sudden loss of Carla Jeffery at 33 

Alexanders Talent Management, which had represented Carla Jeffery for more than two decades,  shared a heartfelt statement confirming the same and explained that the actress was not just another client but like a family member to them. Meanwhile, they also shared condolences with her loved ones and asked for privacy for Carla's family. 

After the announcement, several industry insiders shared their tributes to her. Several actors who worked with her mentioned that she had a kind, positive personality. The agency has kept the exact details and cause of death behind Carla's sudden demise private, while fans have already started to revisit her work in Zombies, Good Luck Charlie, and other projects. 

Rest in peace, Carla Jeffery. We share our heartfelt condolences to her loved ones during this difficult time.

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