Amid the success of his recent big-screen project, actor George Clooney faces a painful loss: the death of his sister Adelia Zeidler after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

According to the obituary shared by the family, the actor's older sister passed away last Ada died on December 19 at the age of 65 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 22, in the same city, where a private, intimate ceremony honoring Ada's life has been confirmed. George Clooney expressed his condolences in a recent and heartfelt statement published by People magazine. There, the Hollywood star opened his heart and spoke about the lessons his beloved “Ada” shared with him during her life. "My sister, Ada, was my hero. She faced cancer with courage and a sense of humor. I have never met anyone so brave," emphasized the star of films like "Ocean's 8" and "The Midnight Sky." The celebrity concluded his brief tribute by mentioning the great void her passing leaves in his family: “Amal and I will miss her terribly,” the post reads. In addition to the profound impact Adelia Zeidler had on her loved ones, her legacy lives on through her art. Like her brother, she chose to dedicate herself to the arts, albeit on a smaller scale and in the field of teaching. For several years, she worked as an art teacher at Augusta Independent School and was an active member of local literary and artistic circles. This led to her being crowned grand marshal in the city's annual White Christmas parade.