Carrie Anne Fleming, ‘iZombie’ and ‘Supernatural’ actress, dead at 51
Actress Carrie Fleming attends the 2014 Leo Awards - Gala Awards Ceremony at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on June 1, 2014 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images)
Carrie Anne Fleming, the Canadian actress best known for her roles in horror productions like "iZombie" and "Supernatural," has died. She was 51 years old.
Jim Beaver, her co-star on "Supernatural," confirmed Fleming died of breast cancer complications to Variety. According to multiple reports, Fleming passed away on February 26 in Sidney, British Columbia.
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Who was Carrie Anne Fleming?
The backstory:
Carrie Anne Fleming was born on August 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia. She went on to attend Mount Douglas Senior Secondary in Victoria, B.C., and studied drama at the Kaleidoscope Theatre and the Kidco Theatre Dance Company, Variety reported.
Fleming broke into films and television with a role on "Viper" and in Adam Sandler’s "Happy Gilmore."
According to Variety, the actress also had a recurring role on the popular horror-drama CW show "Supernatural" and had a role for five seasons as Candy Baker on the CW’s "iZombie." Fleming also appeared in several BC stage productions, including "Noises Off," "Romeo and Juliet," "Steel Magnolias," and "Fame."
TMZ reported that Fleming is survived by her daughter Madalyn Rose.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Variety and TMZ. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.