George Clooney shared the heartbreaking news of his sister’s death.
Adelia ‘Ada’ Zeidler has died aged 65.
The star’s sibling died on Friday, December 19 after a battle with cancer, according to PEOPLE.
Clooney confirmed his sister’s death to the outlet on Saturday, calling her his ‘hero’ and reflecting on her bravery.
‘My sister, Ada, was my hero. She faced cancer with courage and humor. I have never met anyone so brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly.’
Zeidler had ‘died peacefully’ while ‘surrounded by the people she loved’ on December 19 ‘at St. Elizabeth Healthcare’ in the state of Kentucky, according to an official obituary.
Clooney’s sister was born on May 2, 1960 in the city of Los Angeles to mother Nina and father Nick, while she was also described as a ‘talented artist’.
A funeral is scheduled to take place next week, Monday, December 22, in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maysville, Kentucky.
