Camilla Carr, a renowned actress known for her roles in cult horror films and the iconic TV series Designing Women, passed away at 83 on February 4th, 2023, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease and a dislocated hip. Her son, Caley O'Dwyer, shared this tragic news with The Hollywood Reporter. Carr's acting career began in the early 1970s, with notable roles in films like A Bullet for Pretty Boy and Don't Look in the Basement. She collaborated closely with director S.F. Brownrigg on several cult horror films, including Poor White Trash II and Keep My Grave Open. Carr's most memorable performance, however, came in Designing Women when she played a controversial character named Mrs. Imogene Salinger, who held controversial views on the AIDS epidemic. O'Dwyer praised his mother's portrayal, stating, 'It was a sh---y character, but she did a great job for an important cause.' Despite her success, Carr's personal life was marked by multiple marriages and a nearly three-decade hiatus from acting, which ended with her final project, Don't Look in the Basement 2, in 2015.
