Carla Jeffery, the actress best known to millions of Disney viewers for playing Bree in the popular ZOMBIES franchise, has died at the age of 33.
Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, according to her longtime management company, Alexanders Talent Management. The announcement was shared publicly the following day.
The news quickly generated an outpouring of condolences from fans and members of the entertainment industry, including actors who worked alongside Jeffery during her years with Disney.
ABC News reported that Jeffery had been represented by Alexanders Talent Management since she was 12 years old. Her representatives remembered her as an exceptionally talented performer whose personality and humor affected those around her.
Read the original report from ABC News
Carla Jeffery Dies at 33
Carla Jeffery’s death was confirmed by her longtime management team.
She was only 33 years old.
Jeffery had already spent approximately two decades working in entertainment despite her young age, beginning her professional acting career when she was a child.
Her death has brought renewed attention to both her work in Disney’s ZOMBIES franchise and the many television appearances she made before becoming known as Bree.
What Was Carla Jeffery’s Cause of Death?
One of the biggest questions following the announcement has been how Carla Jeffery died.
As of September 3, 2026, an official cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
ABC News reported that details surrounding Jeffery’s death had not been revealed. Variety also reported that her management company announced her passing without providing a cause.
Read Variety’s coverage of Carla Jeffery’s death
Because no official cause has been announced, claims circulating online about what may have happened should not be treated as established fact.
This article will be updated if Jeffery’s family or representatives publicly release additional information.
Who Was Carla Jeffery?
Carla Jeffery was born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas.
She entered the entertainment industry at approximately 12 years old and landed an early film role in the 2006 comedy Phat Girlz, starring Mo’Nique.
Her career subsequently expanded into television.
Jeffery appeared in recognizable productions including iCarly, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Southland, Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up!, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and American Vandal.
But it was her role in Disney’s ZOMBIES universe that introduced her to an especially large generation of younger viewers.
Carla Jeffery Played Bree in Disney’s ZOMBIES
Jeffery joined the first ZOMBIES movie in 2018 as Bree, a cheerful Seabrook High cheerleader and close friend of Addison.
The movie developed into a successful Disney franchise, allowing Jeffery to return to the character multiple times.
She reprised Bree in ZOMBIES 2 and ZOMBIES 3 and later continued the role through animation.
Disney’s official biography for ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series described Bree as a bubbly cheerleader at Seabrook High and Addison’s best friend.
The official Disney biography also confirms that Jeffery began acting at age 12 and lists credits including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Southland, American Vandal and iCarly.
Read Carla Jeffery’s official Disney biography
ZOMBIES Stars Remember Carla Jeffery
The announcement of Jeffery’s death prompted emotional reactions from performers who knew her.
Milo Manheim, who played Zed in the ZOMBIES franchise, remembered Jeffery as an exceptionally sweet person.
Chandler Kinney, another ZOMBIES cast member, also paid tribute to her and remembered the positivity Jeffery brought into the lives of people around her.
The reactions illustrate an important part of Jeffery’s legacy beyond her acting credits.
For audiences she was Bree.
For the performers who spent years working alongside her, she was a friend and colleague.
Carla Jeffery’s Movies and TV Shows
Long before ZOMBIES became her signature project, Jeffery had accumulated an extensive list of television credits.
Her work included appearances in:
- Phat Girlz
- iCarly
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Southland
- Good Luck Charlie
- Shake It Up!
- Scream Queens
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
- American Vandal
- ZOMBIES
- ZOMBIES 2
- ZOMBIES 3
- ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series
Her ability to work across comedy, drama and family entertainment allowed Jeffery to reach different generations of television viewers.
Her Career Started at Only 12 Years Old
Jeffery’s age makes the news of her death particularly striking, but she had already spent most of her life working professionally.
She began acting at approximately 12.
Her official Disney biography states that her early career included a role alongside Academy Award-winning actress Mo’Nique in Phat Girlz.
From there, Jeffery steadily accumulated television roles before eventually joining one of Disney Channel’s recognizable modern franchises.
Carla Jeffery Also Spoke About Living With Epilepsy
Away from her acting career, Jeffery had previously spoken publicly about living with epilepsy.
She discussed her experience with the Epilepsy Foundation and encouraged others not to allow the condition to prevent them from pursuing their goals.
Importantly, there is currently no official information establishing epilepsy as the cause of Jeffery’s death.
Her previous disclosure about the condition should therefore not be interpreted as an explanation for her passing.
A Young Actress Remembered by a Generation of Disney Fans
For many younger viewers, Carla Jeffery will remain closely associated with Bree.
The success of the ZOMBIES franchise meant audiences watched Jeffery return to the character across several projects and multiple years.
Other viewers may remember her from much earlier appearances on shows including iCarly, Curb Your Enthusiasm or Shake It Up!
That combination gave Jeffery something unusual for an actress who died so young: a career already spanning approximately two decades.
What We Know About Carla Jeffery’s Death
At this time, the confirmed information remains limited.
Carla Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, at age 33. Her management company publicly confirmed her passing, and multiple major entertainment and news organizations have independently reported the announcement.
Her cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
See additional reporting from the Los Angeles Times
As fans continue sharing memories of her performances, Jeffery is being remembered not only for portraying Bree but also for a professional career that began in childhood and continued for more than 20 years.
BriefTop will update this story if additional confirmed information becomes available.
