'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old," Carla Alexander of Alexanders Talent Management wrote in the statement.

Alexander went on, "Carla joined the Alexanders Talent Management family at the age of 12. For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room."

"Our hearts are with Carla's family and loved ones during this devastating time," Alexander continued. "We respectfully ask that their privacy be honored as they grieve this unimaginable loss. Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten."

Many across Hollywood and beyond, including her fellow Disney stars took to the comments section of the post, sharing their disbelief over the news.

"Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you," Jeffery's "Zombies" co-star Milo Manheim commented.

Chandler Kinney, who starred in "Zombies 2" and "Zombies 3" with Jeffery wrote, "the brightest shining light in any room she walked into. the kindest person you'd ever meet. the most beautiful soul. this doesn't feel real….. 💔"

Born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas, Jeffery's first film role was in the 2006 film "Phat Girlz."

She had a role on Nickelodeon's "iCarly" in 2008 and also portrayed Keysha Black in the television series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

In 2011, she appeared on Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie" and also appeared on "Shake It Up" the following year.

After appearing on several more shows including "Scream Queens" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," she landed the role of Bree in the first "Zombies" film in 2018.

She went on to star on "Zombies 2' and "Zombies 3," as well as voicing Bree in several "Zombies" re-animated shorts.