George Clooney’s sister, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, has passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. Clooney shared that his sister was his hero, admiring her courage and humor in the face of her illness.
Zeidler passed away peacefully in Augusta, Kentucky, surrounded by loved ones. Her obituary highlights her talent as an artist and her dedication as an elementary school art teacher. She was also recognized for her academic achievements as a National Merit Scholar in high school.
Beyond her professional life, Zeidler was an active member of her community. She enjoyed reading, participating in a local book club, and was a member of the Augusta Art Guild. She even served as a past grand marshal of Augusta’s Annual White Christmas Parade.
Zeidler is survived by her children, Nick and Allison, her husband, Kenny, her brother George Clooney and his wife, Amal, as well as many other relatives. Despite George Clooney’s fame, the siblings remained close. They grew up together in Kentucky, and she attended his wedding to Amal in Italy.
