# Heartbreaking Loss: George Clooney's Beloved Sister Ada Zeidler Passes Away at 65 After Brave Cancer Battle **In a profound tragedy that has left Hollywood mourning**, George Clooney's older sister, Adelia "Ada" Zeidler, has passed away at the age of 65 following a courageous fight against cancer.[1] Ada's death occurred on Friday, December 19, surrounded by her loved ones at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. Named after her great-grandmother, Ada was remembered in her obituary as a "talented" individual whose life touched many. George Clooney, the acclaimed actor known for films like *Ocean's Eleven* and *Gravity*, shared a deeply personal tribute with People magazine, calling her **his hero**. "My sister, Ada, was my hero. She faced down cancer with courage and humor. I've never met anyone so brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly," he said, also mentioning his wife, Amal Clooney.[1] This loss comes at a poignant time for the Clooney family, highlighting Ada's remarkable resilience amid her illness. Beyond her role as George's sister, Ada lived a life full of strength and spirit, qualities that clearly inspired those closest to her. Fans and admirers of George have long appreciated his grounded family values, often glimpsed in interviews where he speaks warmly of his roots—making this news all the more devastating.
George Clooney – Image source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
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1.https://www.imdb.com/fr/news/ni65628311/
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