The 64-year-old acclaimed Hollywood actor has released a statement sharing how his beloved sibling died and paying tribute to her.Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, the older sister of “Ocean’s Eleven” star George Clooney, has passed away at the age of 65.A respected teacher and artist, she passed away in Kentucky, where she spent her life devoted to family, education, and the arts.
Ada died on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky. Her family was with her. She lived in Augusta and taught art at Augusta Independent School, inspiring generations of students.Outside the classroom, she joined a local book club and was active in the Augusta Art Guild. In 2004, she was honored as grand marshal of the town’s Annual White Christmas Parade.