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'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Most headlines report the death of the star, while one specifically asks about the cause of death.

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What happened Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.
The headline split KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33". BBC News frames it as "'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33".
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Sep 3, 10:33 AM

Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Carla Jeffery, the actress known for playing Bree in Disney’s popular Zombies film franchise, has died at the age of 33.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 3, 10:07 AM

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

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BBC NewsNews report · Sep 3, 9:37 AM

'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

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Sep 3, 9:37 AM: BBC News joined the source map.

Sep 3, 10:07 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

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Sep 3, 10:07 AM: KGO / ABC7 San Francisco joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 9 sources · 1 bucket.