Who is Theresa Tilly?

Theresa Tilly, also known as Sarah York, was an American actress best known for her role in the original "The Evil Dead" film. She was born in 1953 in California and began her career as a commercial actress in the 1970s. Tilly was known for her versatility and could play a range of roles with ease.

In 1981, Tilly landed her most famous role as Shelly in the horror film "The Evil Dead." Shelly was one of the five college students who find themselves fighting for their lives against demonic forces in a remote cabin in the woods. The film was a cult hit and has since become a classic in the horror genre.

Tilly continued to work in film and television throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although she never achieved the same level of success as with "The Evil Dead." She appeared in several horror films, including "Evil Dead II" and "Amityville: The Evil Escapes," as well as in a number of TV dramas and comedies.

Despite her relative anonymity in later years, Tilly will always be remembered as one of the quintessential horror actresses of her time. She passed away in 2018 at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances in some of the most beloved cult classics of all time.