Carla Jeffery‘s family is addressing rumors surrounding the Disney star’s death. The actress passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 33. She was best known for playing cheerleader Bree in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise.
According to TMZ, Carla Jeffery’s family is denying rumors that substance abuse was involved in the actress’s death. The Disney star’s unexpected death has fueled speculation about its cause. Addressing the rumors, Jeffery’s family has stated, “She did not do drugs.”
Her family has also said that no foul play was involved in Jeffery’s death and that police are not involved. TMZ has heard from the coroner that the investigation into the cause of death is still ongoing. As of now, no preliminary cause or manner of death has been determined.
Carla Jeffery’s family awaits autopsy results while asking for privacy
TMZ also reports that Jeffery’s family is still waiting for an official autopsy result and will not release any further details about the actress’s death until they receive them. They are also focused on ensuring that any new information they share publicly is accurate. Jeffery’s family is now requesting privacy as they await the autopsy results.
Carla Jeffery’s death was announced by her talent agency, Alexanders Talent Management, in a post on her Instagram account on Wednesday. Tributes have since poured in from her fellow Disney stars. Her Zombies co-star Milo Manheim commented, “Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you.”
Chandler Kinney wrote, “The brightest shining light in any room she walked into. The kindest person you’d ever meet. The most beautiful soul. This doesn’t feel real….. ?”
In addition to Disney’s Zombie franchise, Jeffrey had appeared in several other movies and television shows over the years. Her credits include American Vandal, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Marvel’s animated Spider-Man series, Shake It Up, Girl on the Edge, and more.
