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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Drag Me To Hell Actress Lorna Raver Dies At 81: ‘She Will Now Fly In Heaven'
Lorna Raver's passing was announced in the Summer 2025 issue of SAG-AFTRA's magazine, under its In Memoriam section, which also honoured several other well known figures. Lorna Raver, known for her chilling performances in horror films like The Caller and Drag Me to Hell, died at the age of 81. Her passing was announced in the Summer 2025 issue of SAG-AFTRA's magazine, under its In Memoriam section, which also honoured other popular figures. The notice revealed that she died on May 12, but no further details about the cause were shared. In Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell, she appeared as Mrs Sylvia Ganush, an elderly woman whose terrifying curse moves the film's story further. The late actress' representative, Michael Greene, told The New York Post, 'She will now fly in Heaven, not be dragged to Hell. She was an incredible lady and artist. A true chameleon, the complete opposite of this character in real life." As per reports, in Jason Norman's 2014 book Welcome to Our Nightmares: Behind the Scene With Today's Horror Actors, Lorna Raver shared that when she first auditioned for the role of Mrs Sylvia Ganush in Drag Me to Hell, she didn't know what the film's story was about. The actress recalled, 'While I knew of [Raimi's] work from other films, I was so ignorant of the whole horror genre that I had never even heard of the Evil Dead [movies]. I was definitely interested in doing it because of Sam Raimi, but I was not fully aware of exactly what I was getting into until it happened." In the film, Alison Lohman's character, Christine Brown, refuses to give a mortgage extension to Ganush, which leaves her embarrassed. This leads to a violent fight between them in a parking garage. During the struggle, Ganush tears a button from Christine's coat, casts a curse on it and returns it to her, warning that 'Soon it will be you who comes begging to me. What I liked about the character was that she was powerful." Apart from her appearance in the horror film, Lorna Raver was known for her role in television shows like The Young and the Restless, NYPD Blue, Bones, One Tree Hill, Weeds, Nip/Tuck, Star Trek: Voyager and Grey's Anatomy. The talented actress also performed in numerous Broadway plays and lent her voice to numerous audiobook stories. view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 13:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Australian presenter and TV star David Stratton dies aged 85
Australian film critic and former SBS presenter, David Stratton, has died at the age of 85, his family has announced. His family announced his death on Thursday, saying he died peacefully in a hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains. 'David's passion for film, commitment to Australian cinema, and generous spirit touched countless lives,' his family said in a statement to ABC. 'He was adored as a husband, father, grand and great grandfather and admired friend. 'David's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and the public recently and across his lifetime.' The film critic was best known for his work writing film reviews for The Weekend Australian for 33 years, and for presenting film review shows on television with Margaret Pomeranz for 28 years. The star was born in Melksham, England, in 1939 and moved to Australia in 1963 under the 'ten pound' migration scheme. He soon moved into the film industry and by 1966, was directing the Sydney Film Festival, which he did until 1983. Celebrities have been paying tribute to the late star on social media after learning about his death. 'Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese said on X: 'With dry humour and sharp insight, David Stratton shared his love of film with our country. More Trending 'All of us who tuned in to 'At the Movies' respected him for his deep knowledge and for the gentle and generous way he passed it on. May he rest in peace.' Actress Rachel Griffiths told the ABC that Stratton was a 'giant in his field — the biggest champion of Australian stories'. 'He was gentle in manner and had a curiosity that I've found rare in my career,' she said. 'Most notably, he was humble — never putting himself as the overlord of the creative — but as a servant to creativity itself. View More » 'He had an ear for truth and a love for the human, and knew almost instantly when a new talent had announced itself.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Drag Me to Hell horror film star Lorna Raver dies aged 81 MORE: Prisoners 'slaughtered and ate' guinea pigs while working at animal shelter MORE: Pregnant woman killed and partner's 'head cut off and put on spike'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Drag Me to Hell star Lorna Raver dies aged 81 after lengthy career appearing in ER, Desperate Housewives & Star Trek
She starred in hit shows during the 1990s and 2000s ON SCREEN ICON Drag Me to Hell star Lorna Raver dies aged 81 after lengthy career appearing in ER, Desperate Housewives & Star Trek THE actress Lorna Raver, who starred in the horror movie Drag Me To Hell, has died at the age of 81. Raver died on May 12 but her death wasn't announced until earlier this week. 2 Lorna Raver, pictured in the movie Drag Me to Hell, has died Credit: Handout 2 Raver died in May Credit: Getty Her career spanned over three decades, which saw her make cameo appearances in shows such as ER, Desperate Housewives, and Star Trek: Voyager. Raver, from Pennsylvania, played Mrs. Ganush in Drag Me to Hell - a movie which featured the actors Alison Lohman and Justin Long. Mrs Ganush was an elderly gypsy woman, who requests a mortgage extension but is blocked when she tries to get one from the bank. Raver recalled how she only read one scene of the film when she tried out for the role. She told Dread Central that she wasn't a horror fan. "Originally I only read the bank scene, which seemed ordinary enough," she wrote. "Then, when I finally got the full script, I realized just how over the top most of the movie was." Raver revealed that she was fascinated by how powerful Mrs Ganush was when she learned about the role, per The Hollywood Reporter. One of Raver's first acting roles was a cameo in the show Opportunity Knocks. She also starred in shows such as The Bold and the Beautiful, Reasonable Doubts, and Getting By during the 1990s. Raver played Dr. Anne Adelstein in the hit medical series ER in 1996. In the 2000s, her acting credits included cameos in Star Trek: Voyager, Gilmore Girls, and Desperate Housewives where she played Judge Sullivan. In 2005, she played Big Kathy in an episode of Malcolm in the Middle. Her acting credits included appearances in shows such as NYPD Blue, Grey's Anatomy, and Nip/Tuck. Raver featured in 26 episodes of The Young and the Restless between 1997 and 2007. In the show, she played the characters Rebecca Kaplan and Helen Miller. Raver also starred in the films Freeway and Armored. Away from the screen, she was in a relationship with the writer Yuri Rasovsky for 25 years. He died in January 2012 at the age of 67. Raver won several Earphones Awards during her career for being an audiobook narrator. Tributes have been paid to Raver following her death. Michael Greene, her agent, told Entertainment Weekly she was a beautiful lady. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Drag Me to Hell star Lorna Raver dies aged 81 after lengthy career appearing in ER, Desperate Housewives & Star Trek
ON SCREEN ICON Drag Me to Hell star Lorna Raver dies aged 81 after lengthy career appearing in ER, Desperate Housewives & Star Trek Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE actress Lorna Raver, who starred in the horror movie Drag Me To Hell, has died at the age of 81. Raver died on May 12 but her death wasn't announced until earlier this week. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Lorna Raver, pictured in the movie Drag Me to Hell, has died Credit: Handout 2 Raver died in May Credit: Getty Her career spanned decades, which saw her make cameo appearances in shows such as ER, Desperate Housewives, and Star Trek: Voyager. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Drag Me to Hell' star Lorna Raver dead at 81
Lorna Raver, the actress best known for her role in director Sam Raimi's 2009 horror film 'Drag Me to Hell,' has passed away. She was 81. Although Raver died on May 12, the news of her passing was not revealed until it was included alongside Anne Burrell, George Wendt and Brian Wilson in the 'In Memoriam' section of SAG-AFTRA's Summer 2025 magazine edition published Monday, Aug. 11. No other details were immediately available, and Raver's cause of death has not been disclosed. Lorna Raver attends the premiere of 'Drag Me To Hell' in Hollywood, California, on May 12, 2009. Getty Images The Post has reached out to Raven's rep for comment. Born in York, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 9, 1943, Raver began acting at the Hedgerow Theater outside Philadelphia, per The Hollywood Reporter. She later moved to New York and went on to star in Robin Swicord's off-Broadway play 'Last Days of the Dixie Girl Café' in 1979. Lorna Raver as Mrs. Slyvia Ganush in Sam Raimi's 2009 horror film 'Drag Me to Hell.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection She teamed up with Raimi 30 years later to portray Mrs. Sylvia Ganush in the horror director's 'Drag Me to Hell' alongside Alison Lohman and Justin Long. 'While I knew of [Raimi's] work from other films, I was so ignorant of the whole horror genre that I had never even heard of the 'Evil Dead,'' Raver said in Jason Norman's 2014 book, 'Welcome to Our Nightmares: Behind the Scene With Today's Horror Actors.' 'I was definitely interested in doing it because of Sam Raimi, but I was not fully aware of exactly what I was getting into until it happened,' she added. This is a developing story…
