Carla Jeffery, Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies’ Star, Dies at 33

Carla Jeffery Dies at 33

Carla Jeffery, the actress best known for her role as Bree in Disney Channel’s “Zombies” franchise, has died at the age of 33. Jeffery’s management team confirmed her death in a social media announcement. The announcement did not disclose a cause of death, and additional details about the circumstances surrounding her passing have not been publicly released.

Her death marks the loss of a performer whose career began when she was a child and eventually brought her to one of Disney Channel’s most recognizable movie franchises. Over the years, Jeffery appeared in television shows and films across several genres while continuing to work as an actress, singer and dancer.

Known for Bree in ‘Zombies’

Jeffery became especially familiar to Disney Channel viewers through her role as Bree in the “Zombies” franchise. She appeared in the original “Zombies,” which premiered in 2018, and returned for the franchise’s subsequent films. The movie series follows students at Seabrook High School as humans, zombies and other supernatural groups attempt to coexist. The films became popular with Disney Channel audiences and eventually expanded into multiple movies and animated projects.

Jeffery’s character, Bree, was part of the school’s cheerleading community and remained connected to the central group of characters throughout the franchise. Her appearances helped make her recognizable to a generation of young viewers who followed the films as they were released. She went on to reprise the character in “Zombies 2” and “Zombies 3,” continuing her connection to the franchise as the story expanded.

A Career That Started as a Child

Jeffery’s entertainment career began at a young age. She was still a child when she landed one of her early film roles in “Phat Girlz,” the 2006 comedy starring Mo’Nique. The experience helped launch a career that would eventually include both film and television work. As she got older, Jeffery continued building her résumé with appearances on a number of well-known television programs. Her Disney Channel credits included appearances on “Shake It Up” and “Good Luck Charlie,” two popular series from the network. She also appeared on other television programs, demonstrating the range of her work beyond the Disney Channel audience. Her credits included “iCarly,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Southland,” “Scream Queens” and “American Vandal.”

More Than an Actress

Jeffery was also known as a performer with experience beyond traditional acting. Her background included singing and dancing, making her a triple threat in the entertainment industry. That combination of skills made her particularly suited for projects aimed at younger audiences, including the musical elements that became an important part of the “Zombies” franchise. Throughout her career, Jeffery continued working in entertainment while taking on different roles across television and film.

Fans Remember Her Disney Channel Work

For fans who grew up watching Disney Channel, Jeffery’s work in “Zombies” became an important part of her legacy. The franchise attracted a large young audience and developed a dedicated fan base across its three main films. Her death has led fans to revisit her work and share memories of Bree and her appearances in the franchise. For many viewers, Jeffery was a familiar face from their childhood and teenage years. Her career also serves as a reminder of how many young performers build careers through television and family entertainment before moving into other areas of the industry.

Survived by Her Family

Jeffery is survived by her family, including her twin brother, Carlon Jeffery. Carlon is also an actor and is known for his television work, including his role as Cameron Parks on Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm.” The siblings both pursued careers in entertainment, making Jeffery’s death an especially significant loss for her family and those who knew her personally. Jeffery’s management team has not publicly announced additional details about her death. Her cause of death remains undisclosed.

A Career Spanning More Than Two Decades

Jeffery’s career stretched across more than two decades, beginning with her work as a child performer and continuing through her appearances in television, film and the “Zombies” franchise. While she became most closely associated with Bree, her career included a wide range of projects and allowed her to work with performers and productions across the entertainment industry. Carla Jeffery was 33 years old.