George Clooney is grieving the loss of his older sister, Adelia ‘Ada’ Zeidler, who died “peacefully surrounded by the people she loved” after battling cancer on December 19. She was 65.
In an exclusive statement to People,the Oscar-winning star remembered his sister as a “hero”. He praised her for her strength and spirit in her final days.
According to her obituary, Ada died at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky. Her passing marks a personal loss for Clooney, who has often spoken about his close bond with his sister.
