Canadian actress Carrie Anne Fleming, known for her roles in cult TV shows like Supernatural and iZombie, has died at 51 from complications related to breast cancer, confirmed by co-star Jim Beaver and her loved ones. She passed away peacefully on February 26 in Sidney, British Columbia.
Born August 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia, Fleming grew up with her mother after her parents separated and later moved to Victoria, B.C., attending Mount Douglas Senior Secondary. She began modeling in Vancouver but found her greatest success as an actress, impressing teachers and directors with her talent and professionalism.
Her early roles included Viper and a small appearance in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore, sparking rumors of a brief friendship with Sandler. Fleming’s breakout came in 2005 with Dario Argento’s Masters of Horror episode “Jenifer.” She went on to appear in The Tooth Fairy, Bloodsuckers, and as Karen Singer on Supernatural. She also played Candace Cameron Bure’s mother in The Unauthorized Full House Story and had a five-season recurring role as Candy Baker on iZombie.
Fleming was also active on stage in British Columbia, performing in productions like Noises Off, Romeo and Juliet, Steel Magnolias, and Fame. Jim Beaver remembered her as “a powerhouse of vitality and goodwill, with a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality.”
She is survived by her daughter, Madalyn Rose (Max).