The bitterness of George Clooney: his sister Adelia Zeidler has passed away
21 december 2025 в 20:37
George Clooney is mourning the loss of his older sister, Adelia «Ada» Zeidler, who passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 65 after a brave battle with cancer. According to People magazine, Clooney referred to Ada as his «hero», - noting that he had never met anyone as courageous as she was, facing the illness with humor and resilience before peacefully passing away surrounded by loved ones in Kentucky.
«My sister, Ada, was my hero», - Clooney said. «She fought cancer with courage and humor. I have never met anyone as brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly».
Ada Zeidler was born on May 2, 1960, in Los Angeles and was George Clooney’s older sister, born to Nick and Nina Clooney.
Unlike her famous brother, Ada led a quiet life away from the media spotlight. She was a professional artist and worked for many years as an art teacher in elementary school, dedicating herself to creativity, education, and her local community. Her passion for art and teaching defined much of her life, and she was known for inspiring young students through her work.
According to her obituary, Ada was a «talented artist» who taught art at the Augusta Independent School for several years.
«In high school, her academic achievements allowed her to become a National Scholar. Her love of reading connected her with other readers in a local book club. She was also a member of the Augusta Art Guild and previously served as the Grand Marshal of the Annual White Christmas Parade in Augusta».
Ada was a loving mother to two children, Nick and Alison, whom she had with her late husband, Norman Zeidler. The couple married on March 14, 1987. Norman, a retired Army captain, passed away on October 11, 2004, after a heart attack.
Ada Zeidler passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 65 after her battle with cancer. The specific type of cancer was not publicly disclosed.
According to her obituary, she left «peacefully, surrounded by loved ones» at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky
«My sister, Ada, was my hero», - Clooney said. «She fought cancer with courage and humor. I have never met anyone as brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly».
Ada Zeidler was born on May 2, 1960, in Los Angeles and was George Clooney’s older sister, born to Nick and Nina Clooney.
Unlike her famous brother, Ada led a quiet life away from the media spotlight. She was a professional artist and worked for many years as an art teacher in elementary school, dedicating herself to creativity, education, and her local community. Her passion for art and teaching defined much of her life, and she was known for inspiring young students through her work.
According to her obituary, Ada was a «talented artist» who taught art at the Augusta Independent School for several years.
«In high school, her academic achievements allowed her to become a National Scholar. Her love of reading connected her with other readers in a local book club. She was also a member of the Augusta Art Guild and previously served as the Grand Marshal of the Annual White Christmas Parade in Augusta».
Ada was a loving mother to two children, Nick and Alison, whom she had with her late husband, Norman Zeidler. The couple married on March 14, 1987. Norman, a retired Army captain, passed away on October 11, 2004, after a heart attack.
Ada Zeidler passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 65 after her battle with cancer. The specific type of cancer was not publicly disclosed.
According to her obituary, she left «peacefully, surrounded by loved ones» at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky
© Smirnova Olga
