The world of entertainment is known for its dramatic highs and lows, but when The Young and the Restless star Lorna Raver passed away at 81, the news came as a shock to many. What’s even more surprising? Her death wasn’t made public until three months after her passing on May 12. The announcement came quietly in the "In Memoriam" section of SAG-AFTRA’s Summer 2025 magazine, leaving fans wondering why such a beloved actress went unnoticed for so long.
Raver’s long and illustrious career spanned decades, but her final curtain call seemed to fade away without the fanfare it deserved. Was this a case of privacy for her family, or did the entertainment industry let one of its finest slip into history without a proper tribute? The mystery surrounding the delay of her passing raises more questions than it answers.
Lorna Raver's story is one of persistence, passion, and transformation. She first stepped into the world of acting in 1943, when she joined the Hedgerow Theater. From there, her career took off with off-Broadway performances in Last Days of the Dixie Girl Cafe and Between Daylight and Boonville. But it wasn’t until 1990 that she officially made her onscreen debut in Opportunity Knocks, marking the beginning of a successful career in both television and film.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
Next page
