Carla Jeffery, Disney’s ‘ZOMBIES’ Actress Who Played Bree, Reportedly Dies at 33

Actress Remembered for Her Work Across the Disney Franchise and a Career That Began in Childhood

LOS ANGELES — Carla Jeffery, the actress known for portraying Bree in Disney’s ZOMBIES franchise, has reportedly died at the age of 33.

Reports circulating about Jeffery’s death say she was found dead following a reported battle with depression. Her family has reportedly described the death as an apparent suicide. Those circumstances have not been independently confirmed by authorities in the sources reviewed for this article.

Jeffery was born on July 10, 1993, and began her entertainment career at a young age. According to Disney, she started acting professionally at age 12, appearing alongside Mo’Nique in the film Phat Girlz.

A Familiar Face to Disney Fans

Jeffery became widely recognized for playing Bree, a cheerful cheerleader and friend of Addison, in Disney’s ZOMBIES franchise.

Disney’s official materials list Jeffery as Bree in ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES 2 and the animated ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series. She also appeared as Bree in ZOMBIES 3, which was released in 2022.

Beyond the ZOMBIES films, Jeffery’s credits included appearances in Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up!, Best Friends Whenever, iCarly, Game Shakers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Southland and American Vandal.

Remembering Carla Jeffery

Jeffery’s talent agency, Alexanders Talent Management, reportedly paid tribute to the actress, remembering her as a member of the agency family for more than two decades. passed away and obituary

The agency said it had watched Jeffery grow from a talented young performer into an actress whose smile, laughter and talent left a lasting impression.

The tribute also expressed condolences to Jeffery’s family and loved ones and asked that their privacy be respected during what it described as an incredibly difficult time.

For many Disney viewers, Jeffery will be remembered through Bree, the upbeat Seabrook High cheerleader she brought to life throughout the ZOMBIES universe.

Her career began when she was only 12, and she continued working in television and film for more than two decades. Disney’s biography also noted her passion for cheerleading and her work helping teach acting classes.

As questions remain about the circumstances of her reported death, friends, colleagues and fans are remembering an actress whose career touched audiences from childhood through adulthood.

This is a developing report. Further information about Jeffery’s reported death is expected as it becomes available.