Overview
- Alexanders Talent Management announced on Instagram that Carla Jeffery died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and asked the public to respect her family’s privacy.
- The agency did not disclose a cause of death and news outlets report that a medical examiner’s review is ongoing with no official findings published yet.
- Jeffery’s family publicly denied online rumours that she used drugs and said police were not involved while they wait for autopsy results.
- She became widely known for playing Bree in Disney’s Zombies films (2018, 2020, 2022) and voiced the character in the 2024 animated series, with earlier credits on shows such as iCarly, Curb Your Enthusiasm and American Vandal.
- Colleagues and fans paid tribute on social media, noting her warmth and role‑model status for Black and curvy girls, and further reporting is expected as officials release formal findings.