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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- 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
5 days ago
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- 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
5 days ago
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- 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…
Business Upturn
5 days ago
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- Business Upturn
Lorna Raver net worth in 2025: How much did the ‘Drag Me to Hell' star make?
Lorna Raver, renowned for her role as Mrs. Sylvia Ganush in Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell , passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 81. While her exact net worth at the time of her death remains unconfirmed, estimates suggest it was approximately $2 million. This figure reflects her extensive career in film, television, stage, and audiobook narration. Early Life and Career Born on October 9, 1943, in York, Pennsylvania, Raver began her acting journey at the Hedgerow Theater in Pennsylvania. She later moved to New York City, performing off-Broadway in productions like Last Days at the Dixie Girl Cafe and Between Daylight and Boonville . Her stage work continued in Chicago before she relocated to Los Angeles, where she appeared in numerous television guest roles and live theater productions. Hollywood Breakthrough Raver's film debut came in 1996 with Freeway , where she portrayed a judge. She went on to appear in several notable films, including Armored (2009), The Caller (2011), and Rushlights (2012). Her most memorable role was as Mrs. Sylvia Ganush in Drag Me to Hell (2009), where her performance as a vengeful gypsy earned critical acclaim. Television and Stage Work In addition to her film career, Raver had a significant presence on television. She appeared in various guest roles and was known for her portrayal of Rebecca Kaplan on CBS's The Young and the Restless . Her stage work included performances in productions such as Oedipus Rex and The Drama Coach , for which she received the Drama-Logue and LA Weekly awards. Net Worth in 2025 Estimating Lorna Raver's net worth in 2025 is challenging due to limited public information about her financial details. However, based on her extensive career in acting, stage performances, and audiobook narration, reports suggest her net worth was likely in the range of $1 million to $3 million at the time of her passing. Keep in mind, this figure is not officially confirmed and is based on estimates. Final Years Raver retired from acting in 2014 but remained active in the industry through her work in radio and audiobook narration. Her passing in May 2025 marked the end of a remarkable career that spanned over two decades. Raver's contributions to the arts have left an enduring legacy, and she is remembered fondly by fans and colleagues for her talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Metro
5 days ago
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- Metro
Drag Me to Hell horror film star Lorna Raver dies aged 81
Lorna Raver, best known for starring in horror films The Caller and Drag Me to Hell, has died aged 81. The American actress' death was announced in the In Memoriam section of SAG-AFTRA's Summer 2025 magazine edition, per The Hollywood Reporter. Although limited details were given, it was shared that she died on May 12. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Raver had early acting experience performing at the Hedgerow Theater in her home state. She then moved to New York City, appearing off-Broadway in the premieres of Last Days at the Dixie Girl Cafe and Between Daylight and Boonville. After spending several years working as a stage actress in Chicago, she then moved to Los Angeles, where she continued appearing in theatre productions but also took on screen roles. In 2006 she joined the soap The Young and the Restless for a year, playing concentration camp survivor Rebecca Kaplan who comes out of hiding. But it was three years later when she earnt critical acclaim for playing Mrs Ganush in Sam Raimi's horror film Drag Me to Hell. Written before Raimi started working on the Spider Man film trilogy, the movie followed a loan officer who chooses not to extend the mortgage of the elderly Mrs Ganush, and then has a curse placed on her that involves facing three days of escalating torment before being plunged into the depths of Hell to burn for eternity. Drag Me to Hell premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was a critical and commercial success. It grossed $90.8million (£66million) worldwide on a $30million (£22million) budget. It also won the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film at the 36th Saturn Awards. More Trending Raver then went on to appear in the 2011 British supernatural horror film The Caller, playing the character of Rose. Away from the screen, Raver was also an audiobook narrator for Tantor, Books on Tape, and Blackstone Audio. Her partner of 25 years, Yuri Rasovsky – who was a Peabody Award winner known for his work as a writer, producer and director for radio and a Grammy nominee – died aged 67 in 2012. View More » Raver's last screen credit was in the 2013 movie Rushlights. She eventually retired from acting in 2014. 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: Trump's honours list includes a British 70s sitcom actor you may have forgotten MORE: Johnny Depp could return as Captain Jack Sparrow according to Pirates of the Caribbean producer MORE: Rapper makes truly bizarre claim that he could be part alien
