Carrie Anne Fleming, a Canadian actress best known for recurring parts on The CW’s “Supernatural” and “iZombie,” died on Feb. 26, 2026, in Sidney, British Columbia, after complications from breast cancer. She was 51.
Her “Supernatural” co-star Jim Beaver, who played her on-screen husband Bobby Singer, confirmed Fleming’s passing to Variety and posted an emotional tribute on social media, referring to her as 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 of performing at a young age. She attended Mount Douglas Senior Secondary in Victoria, British Columbia, studied drama at the Kaleidoscope Theatre, and learned dance at the Kidco Theater Dance Company. Before her acting career took off, she modeled to help support her family while pursuing performance opportunities.
Fleming’s first on-screen credit was the 1994 NBC TV movie “Viper,” followed by an uncredited role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” She spent years in single-episode roles on series like “Secret Agent Man,” “Stargate SG-1,” and “The Dead Zone” before gravitating toward horror projects.
Her horror breakthrough came in 2005 when Italian director Dario Argento cast her in the title role of the “Masters of Horror” episode “Jenifer.” Fleming earned notice for portraying a disfigured, cannibalistic woman, demonstrating range and boldness that led to further genre roles 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 Bobby Singer, who is resurrected by the Horseman Death. She later reprised Karen in the Bobby-focused season 7 episode “Death’s Door,” appearing in key flashbacks that reveal Bobby’s darkest memories and regrets about their marriage. Though she appeared in only three episodes across five years, her portrayal of Karen was central to Bobby’s emotional journey.
In his tribute, Beaver said they connected immediately on the “Supernatural” set after learning their daughters had nearly identical names—his Madeline Rose and her Madalyn Rose. That coincidence sparked what he called “a beautiful friendship” that deepened over time. He described 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 living in Canada and Beaver in Southern California. He, who lost his first wife Cecily to cancer in 2004, referenced both losses in his tribute, saying he never imagined his heart could break so profoundly more than once.
Fleming’s most prominent television role was the recurring character Candy Baker on “iZombie.” She first appeared as the “Trivia Genie” in season 1 and returned as Candy Baker starting in season 2. Over five seasons she played a henchwoman and occasional confidante to David Anders’ Blaine DeBeers, working at his businesses such as Shady Plots funeral home and The Scratching Post bar. Fleming gave Candy a sardonic flair that made the character memorable; her last 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 film about the sitcom’s behind-the-scenes drama. Her TV credits also included appearances on “Smallville,” “The L Word,” “The 4400,” “Continuum,” “Motive,” “unREAL,” and “Supergirl.”
Her film work stretched across three decades and included roles in “Good Luck Chuck,” “Married Life,” “In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,” “That Burning Feeling,” and “Rememory,” though she focused mainly on television.
Outside of screen roles, Fleming stayed active in British Columbia theatre, appearing in productions of “Noises Off,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Fame.” She remained closely connected to Victoria’s arts community and was a cherished local figure.
Fleming’s agent, Simona Crone of Integral Artists, confirmed her death to multiple 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 death, 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. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced later.