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George Clooney Mourns Death of Sister Ada Zeidler
Ada Zeidler, 65, died peacefully after a courageous cancer battle, deeply mourned by George Clooney and family, with a funeral mass planned for Dec. 22.
- On Dec. 19, Adelia `Ada` Zeidler died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky, after battling cancer at age 65, George Clooney, Oscar-winning actor, confirmed.
- She was a longtime local art teacher and talented artist who taught elementary art at Augusta Independent School, participated in a book club, belonged to the Augusta Art Guild, and served as grand marshal of Augusta's Annual White Christmas Parade.
- In a statement to PEOPLE, George Clooney said, `My sister, Ada, was my hero,` and praised her courage, adding, `She faced down cancer with courage and humor; I’ve never met anyone so brave,` and said `Amal and I will miss her terribly.`
- A funeral mass is scheduled for Dec. 22 at St. Patrick Catholic Church; she is survived by parents Nick Clooney and Nina Clooney and children Nick Zeidler and Allison Zeidler Herolaga.
- Born May 2, 1960 in Los Angeles, Ada Zeidler was a National Merit Scholar who kept a private life but stayed close to her brother, attending the 2014 Venice wedding of George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin.
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Read Full ArticleHe has been one of Hollywood's most famous actors for decades. His sister stayed in her hometown. To her death he pays tribute to her with great words.
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George Clooney shares heartbreaking news of sister's death
George Clooney shared the heartbreaking news of his sister's death. Adelia 'Ada' Zeidler passed away at the age of 65. The star's sibling died on Friday, December 19, following a battle with cancer, according...
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