We are sorry to report that Canadian actress Carrie Anne Fleming has passed away from breast cancer complications at the age of 51. She was best known for her roles on iZombie and Supernatural.
The news of her passing was recently confirmed by former co-star Jim Beaver.
Fleming passed away on February 26th in Sidney, British Columbia. On March 1st Beaver announced the news via a heartfelt Facebook post.
“Carrie Anne Fleming was cast as my wife on Supernatural in my fifth season on the show. I fell for her hard, and I did it mere seconds after meeting her. To my joy and shock, it seems the same thing happened to her. We “met cute,” in Hollywood speak,” the post reads.
Yesterday, Beaver confirmed the news of her passing again to Variety.
Fleming was born on August 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia. She studied drama at the Kaleidoscope Theatre and the Kidco Theatre Dance Company in Victoria, B.C.. Before landing a recurring role on the series Viper and in the movie Happy Gilmore, starring alongside Adam Sandler.
She played Karen Singer, wife of Bobby Singer (Beaver) on CW’s Supernatural. Before going on to play Candy Baker on 5 seasons of the CW’s iZombie.
Fleming is survived by her daughter Madalyn Rose (Max). A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Our thoughts are with her loved ones druing this incredibly dificult time.
