Actress's death confirmed by her agency

American actress Karla Jeffery, who rose to wide fame for her role as Bri in the Disney Channel franchise 'Zombie' and for her appearance in the comedy series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', has died at the age of 33. This was announced on September 2 by Alexanders Talent Management, the agency that represented her for more than 20 years. According to Karla's manager Alexander, the death itself occurred on September 1, although the cause was not disclosed at the time the statement was published.

"Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Karla Jeffery," the company's official statement read. Agency representatives added that it had been a great honor to witness her professional and personal growth, and they extended their condolences to the actress's family and loved ones.

The role that made her a star: Bri from 'Zombie'

Jeffery's greatest popularity came from her role as Bri — one of the cheerleaders at Seabrook High and a friend of the main character Addison Wells, played by Meg Donnelly. The actress appeared in the full-length films of the 'Zombie' franchise: 'Zombie' (2018), 'Zombie 2' (2020), and 'Zombie 3' (2022). She later returned to the character as a voice actress in the animated series 'Zombie: The Animated Series'.

It is worth noting that Jeffery did not take part in the fourth installment, 'Zombie 4: Rise of the Vampires', released in 2025. Thus, her last appearance as Bri in live-action (non-animated) film was the third movie in the franchise.

Other notable film and television work

In addition to 'Zombie', the actress's filmography features her role as Kisha Black in the comedy series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. Jeffery played Loretta Black's daughter in 10 episodes across the sixth and seventh seasons of the show. In 2020, she also voiced Mania — a symbiote in the animated series 'Marvel's Spider-Man'; her character appeared in the "Maximum Venom" episode of the third season.

Farewell and a request for privacy

In the closing part of the statement, Alexanders Talent Management emphasized: "We will remember her infectious smile, her laugh, her talent, and the beautiful light she carried everywhere she went." Agency representatives asked that the family and loved ones' right to privacy be respected during this difficult time and that no additional details be disclosed. The official cause of death was not reported at the time of publication.