Disney Channel Actress Carla Jeffery Dies at 33
Carla Jeffery, the versatile actress known for her vibrant work across Disney Channel franchises and Nickelodeon hits, died on September 1, 2026, at the age of 33, according to her longtime representation at Alexanders Talent Management. Known by global audiences for playing cheerleader Bree in the Disney Zombies movie trilogy and for her memorable dance cameo in iCarly, Jeffery’s sudden passing has prompted an outpouring of grief across the entertainment industry.
A Career Spanning Two Decades of Television and Film
Born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas, Jeffery began her professional on-screen career at age 12, landing a role in the 2006 comedy feature Phat Girlz. Over the next twenty years, she built a prolific resume across major cable networks and streaming platforms.
Her footprint expanded significantly within the Disney Channel ecosystem. Jeffery recurred or guest-starred in popular series including Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up!, and Best Friends Whenever. Beyond family entertainment, she secured adult comedy and drama credits, appearing as Keysha Black across multiple episodes of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, alongside roles in Southland, American Vandal, Scream Queens, Crazy Ex-Fiance (credited as Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Game Shakers, and Uncle Buck.
The Impact on the Zombies Franchise and Intellectual Property
Carla Jeffery cemented her place in pop culture history in 2018 when she debuted as Bree, a Seabrook High cheerleader and core confidante to the franchise’s protagonist Addison, in the original Disney Channel Original Movie Zombies. She reprised the role across subsequent sequels Zombies 2 and Zombies 3, and later lent her voice to the character in spin-off animated projects, including Zombies: The Re-Animated Series.
Management Confirms Passing and Requests Privacy
Alexanders Talent Management, the firm that guided Jeffery’s career for more than twenty years, released an official statement confirming her death.
As details surrounding the sudden loss remain private, her management team has asked the public and media to respect the privacy of her family during the mourning period. No official cause of death has been publicly disclosed.