LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- American actress Carla Jeffery, best known for her roles in Disney movies has died at 33, with her family denying rumors that drug use was linked to her death.
Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, according to a statement from her talent management, Alexanders Talent Management.
The agency described the actress as more than a client, recalling its long relationship with her after she joined the firm at just 12 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old,” the agency wrote.
The management company said it had watched Jeffery grow from a young talent into a “beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman” whose smile could brighten a room.
Jeffery was best known to Disney audiences for playing Bree in the hit ZOMBIES franchise, where she brought humour and energy to the role.
The agency added that her connection with the team went beyond their professional relationship.
“Carla was more than a client; she was family,” the statement read.
They also expressed sympathy to her loved ones while asking the public to respect the family’s privacy during the grieving period.
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Meanwhile, details surrounding Jeffery’s death remain unclear.
While her family withheld details about her death pending an autopsy, rumors of a possible drug overdose began circulating online.
However, her family has firmly rejected the claims.
“She did not do drugs,” her family told TMZ on Thursday.
The family also said there was no foul play involved and indicated that police are not investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
For now, Jeffery’s relatives are reportedly choosing not to disclose further details until an autopsy report is available.
They explained that the decision was made to prevent misinformation from spreading while the circumstances of her death are being clarified.
Still, Jeffery’s death has left fans mourning a young actress whose career began in childhood and later brought her into the Disney spotlight.
