Actress Carla Jeffery, a familiar face in Disney's Zombies and voice in Marvel's Spider-Man, has died at 33.
Carla Jeffery, the versatile actress recognized for her roles as Bree in Disney's Zombies franchise and as the voice of Mania in Marvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom, passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 33. Her career, which began in 2006 with Phat Girlz, spanned two decades, establishing her as a prominent figure in youth entertainment.
Alexanders Talent Management, which represented Jeffery since she was 12, publicly confirmed her death on September 2, sharing a statement on her Instagram page: "Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten." Disney Entertainment Television also issued a statement, noting that "Her performances brought joy to millions." No cause of death has been publicly disclosed, and her family has requested privacy.
Born in Houston, Texas, on July 10, 1993, Jeffery's early career included guest spots on shows like Southland and American Vandal, alongside a recurring role as Keysha Black on Curb Your Enthusiasm. She became a fixture on Disney Channel through the 2010s, appearing in Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, and Best Friends Whenever, building a foundation for her later success.
Her most recognizable role came as Bree, the loyal cheerleader in the Zombies franchise, appearing in three feature films from 2018 to 2022, and reprising the character for an animated spinoff in 2024. Concurrently, Jeffery lent her voice to Marvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom as Mania, part of the Symbiote Sisters arc, further cementing her presence within the Disney ecosystem.
Across her extensive filmography of over 30 credits, Jeffery demonstrated remarkable versatility, moving seamlessly between live-action and animation, and from family-friendly Disney projects to Marvel's superhero properties. She established herself as a dependable and recognizable talent, whose trajectory was cut short by her untimely passing.
