Carrie Anne Fleming, the Canadian actress known for recurring appearances on The CW’s “Supernatural” and “iZombie,” passed away on Feb. 26, 2026, in Sidney, British Columbia, due to complications from breast cancer. She was 51.
Her “Supernatural” co-star Jim Beaver, who portrayed her on-screen husband Bobby Singer, confirmed Fleming’s death to Variety and posted an emotional tribute on social media, calling her his “soul mate.”
“My friend, my lover, my bright light, my beautiful costar,” Beaver wrote. “My heart is broken.”
Born Aug. 16, 1974, in Digby, Nova Scotia, Fleming found her love for performing early in life. She attended Mount Douglas Senior Secondary in Victoria, British Columbia, trained in drama at the Kaleidoscope Theatre, and studied dance at the Kidco Theater Dance Company. Before she broke into acting, she supported her family by working as a model while pursuing her ambitions.
Her first screen appearance came in 1994 in the NBC TV movie “Viper,” and she had an uncredited role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” She appeared in single-episode roles on shows like “Secret Agent Man,” “Stargate SG-1,” and “The Dead Zone” before carving out a place for herself in horror projects.
Fleming’s horror breakthrough arrived in 2005 when Italian director Dario Argento cast her in the title part of the “Masters of Horror” episode “Jenifer.” She earned notice for portraying a disfigured, cannibalistic woman, demonstrating her fearlessness and range. That performance led to further genre work in “The Tooth Fairy” and “Bloodsuckers.”
Fleming first appeared on “Supernatural” in season 1 as a dying nurse in the pilot “In My Time of Dying.” She returned in season 5’s “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” as Karen Singer, the late wife of fan-favorite Bobby Singer, who is brought back by the Horseman Death. She later reprised the part in the Bobby-focused season 7 episode “Death’s Door,” appearing in crucial flashbacks that revealed Bobby’s darkest moments and regrets about their marriage. Though she appeared in only three episodes over five years, Fleming’s Karen was central to Bobby’s emotional storyline.
In his tribute, Beaver said they connected instantly on the “Supernatural” set after discovering their daughters had nearly identical names—his Madeline Rose and her Madalyn Rose. That coincidence sparked what he described as “a beautiful friendship” that developed into something deeper. He remembered Fleming as “a powerhouse of vitality and goodwill and amazingly good nature, with a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality.”
Beaver noted that despite their strong bond, distance kept them “both physically and matrimonially apart,” with Fleming residing in Canada and Beaver in Southern California. He, who lost his first wife Cecily to cancer in 2004, linked both tragedies in his tribute, saying he never imagined his heart could break so deeply more than once.
Fleming’s largest television role was the recurring part of Candy Baker on “iZombie.” She first appeared as the “Trivia Genie” in season 1 before returning as Candy Baker from season 2 onward. Across five seasons she played a henchwoman and occasional confidante to David Anders’ villain Blaine DeBeers, working in his businesses like Shady Plots funeral home and The Scratching Post bar. Fleming gave Candy a sardonic edge that left a lasting impression; her final appearance was in the 2019 episode “Night and the Zombie City.”
In 2015, Fleming played the mother of Candace Cameron Bure in “The Unauthorized Full House Story,” a TV movie about the sitcom’s behind-the-scenes drama. Her TV résumé also included roles on “Smallville,” “The L Word,” “The 4400,” “Continuum,” “Motive,” “unREAL,” and “Supergirl.”
Her film credits spanned three decades and featured parts in “Good Luck Chuck,” “Married Life,” “In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,” “That Burning Feeling,” and “Rememory,” though she primarily focused on television throughout her career.
Outside of screen acting, Fleming stayed active in British Columbia’s theater scene, appearing in stage productions of “Noises Off,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Fame.” She kept close ties to Victoria and remained a cherished figure in the local arts community.
Fleming’s agent, Simona Crone of Integral Artists, confirmed the death to several outlets. “She died peacefully with her loved ones by her side,” the representative said. “She was a beautiful soul, inspiring, and above all, kind.”
At the time of her passing, Fleming was in a relationship with EA Games producer Caedmon Somers. She is survived by her daughter, Madalyn Rose (Max), and her ex-husband, Ronald James McConaghy. Plans for a memorial service will be announced later.