George Clooney‘s elder sister, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, died at the age of 65 after battling cancer on December 19, 2025. The Jay Kelly star gave out an emotional statement saying that he had never met anyone “so brave.” Her obituary revealed that Ada died surrounded by her loved ones.
George Clooney honors late sister Adelia after her passing at 65
George Clooney’s sister, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, tragically passed away at the age of 65 from cancer. The Hollywood veteran, Clooney, spoke about his sister’s death in a statement he provided to PEOPLE.
“My sister, Ada, was my hero,” he said in the statement. He continued, “She faced down cancer with courage and humor. I’ve never met anyone so brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly.” Her obituary confirmed that Ada died peacefully, surrounded by the people she loved.
“A talented artist, she shared her skills as an elementary art teacher at Augusta Independent School for several years. In high school, her academic achievements qualified her to be a National Merit Scholar. Her love for reading connected her with other readers in a local book club. She was also a member of the Augusta Art Guild and was a past grand marshal of Augusta’s Annual White Christmas Parade,” her obituary read.
“She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Zeidler,” the obituary added about her late husband.
Ada lived a life away from the spotlight. She was rarely seen making appearances. However, she turned up for important milestones in George Clooney’s life. For instance, Ada was present when Clooney tied the knot with Amal Clooney in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 27, 2014.
“In addition to her parents, she leaves behind her beloved children, Nick Zeidler and Allison Zeidler Herolaga and her husband, Kenny; her brother, George Clooney, and his wife, Amal; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins,” Ada’s obituary further added.
A funeral will be held for Ada on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Originally reported by Sourav Chakraborty on ComingSoon.
