Meg Donnelly Honors Zombies Co-star Carla Jeffery After Death at 33

Donnelly initially struggled with the public nature of the loss, admitting that posting a tribute felt unnatural given the severity of her grief. However, she ultimately shared a collection of personal photographs to honor the memory of the woman she called one of the most strong-willed and genuine people she had ever known. Her message concluded with a nod to their on-screen bond, writing, Addi & Bree forever.

Carla Alexander, Jeffery’s longtime talent manager, confirmed the passing via an Instagram statement, noting that the actress had been part of her agency family since age 12. While no cause of death has been disclosed, the industry response has been swift. Disney Entertainment Television issued a statement praising her extraordinary talent and ability to connect with audiences across the three Zombies films and the subsequent animated series. Milo Manheim, who starred alongside Jeffery, also paid his respects, calling her the sweetest person he had ever met.