Carrie Anne Fleming Dies at 51: ‘Supernatural’ & ‘iZombie’ Actress Remembered

Carrie Anne Fleming, a Canadian actress known for her roles in the television series Supernatural and iZombie, died on February 26th in Sidney, British Columbia, at the age of 51. The cause of death was complications from breast cancer, according to actor Jim Beaver, who shared the news on social media.

Beaver, who played Bobby Singer opposite Fleming’s Karen Singer in Supernatural, described Fleming as a “soulmate” in a lengthy Facebook post. He recounted their first meeting on the set of the show’s fifth season, noting a shared experience of having daughters with similarly spelled names. “I fell for her hard,” Beaver wrote, adding that he felt a deep connection with Fleming. He acknowledged the challenges of a long-distance relationship, as he resided in California even as Fleming was based in Canada.

Fleming appeared in three episodes of Supernatural, portraying Karen Singer, the wife of Beaver’s character. Her initial appearance was in season two and she later reprised the role in seasons five and seven. Beyond Supernatural, Fleming was recognized for her five-season role as Candy Barker on the CW’s iZombie, a series centered on a medical resident navigating life as a zombie and assisting the police.

Born on August 16, 1974, in Digby, Bear River, Nova Scotia, Fleming began her career with roles in the 1994 TV movie Viper and an uncredited appearance in Adam Sandler’s 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore. She continued to build her filmography with appearances in various television series, including Smallville, The L Word, Stargate SG-1, and The Dead Zone. She also appeared in the horror anthology series Masters of Horror, starring in an episode titled “Jenifer.”

Beaver, in his Facebook tribute, described Fleming as “a powerhouse of vitality and goodwill and amazingly decent nature, with a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality that didn’t seem to have an off switch.” He also reflected on his previous loss of his wife, Cecily Adams, to cancer in 2004, stating, “I lost Cecily to cancer in 2004… I lost Carrie to the same disease. I never thought my heart could break so badly more than once. But it has.”

Fleming’s representatives confirmed her death to Us Weekly on Sunday, March 22nd, stating that she “passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 51 due to cancer” and that she “died peacefully with her loved ones by her side.” They described her as “a beautiful soul, inspiring, and above all, kind” and said she would be “greatly missed.”

Details regarding a memorial service have not yet been announced.