Veteran actress Lorna Raver, best remembered for her chilling performance in Drag Me to Hell, has passed away at the age of 81.
Her death occurred on May 12, 2025, marking the end of a life and career celebrated for its range and depth. Raver’s final screen appearance was in the 2013 crime thriller Rushlights, after which she retired from acting the same year.
The news of her passing was shared in the Summer 2025 issue of SAG-AFTRA magazine, which also paid tribute to other entertainment figures including Anne Burrell, Wink Martindale, George Wendt, and Brian Wilson. While specific details regarding her cause of death remain undisclosed, fans and colleagues remember Raver as a performer who brought intensity and authenticity to every role.
Beyond her work in Sam Raimi’s horror hit, Raver starred in a wide array of projects such as Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage and Matthew Parkhill’s supernatural thriller The Caller. In Jason Norman’s 2014 book Welcome to Our Nightmares, she reflected on her Drag Me to Hell role, saying, “What I liked about the character was that she was powerful,” a sentiment that mirrored her own commanding on-screen presence.
Married to radio writer and producer Yuri Rasovsky from 1987 until his passing in 2012, Raver leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her career stands as a testament to the enduring power of character-driven storytelling.