{
  "id": 5273155,
  "title": "‘Zombies’ star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/zombies-star-carla-jeffery-dies-aged-33",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/2026-09-03-zombies-star-carla-jeffery-dies-aged-33/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disney actress Carla Jeffery has passed away at the age of 33. She was best known for her role as Bree in the Zombies film series, as well as appearances in iCarly, Good Luck Charlie, Scream Queens, Shake It Up, and American Vandal on Netflix. Born in Texas, Jeffery spent her formative years immersed in the entertainment world. Her management company, Alexanders Talent Management, confirmed her death, praising her for bringing joy, humor, and a bright spirit to audiences worldwide. The company highlighted her growth over two decades with Alexanders, describing her as a \"beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman.\" They emphasized that Carla was more than a professional client; she was family. Alexanders expressed its condolences to Jeffery's family and requested privacy during this difficult period.",
  "summary": "Carla Jeffery, known for playing Bree in Disney’s ‘Zombies’ franchise, has died aged 33. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.",
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Carla Jeffery, star of Disney’s Zombies, dies aged 33",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/carla-jeffery-star-of-disneys-zombies-dies-aged-33",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:51:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}