An American actress born in 1945, she is best known for her role as Barbra in George A. Romero's 1968 horror classic "Night of the Living Dead." Her performance as a terrified woman battling zombies became iconic, cementing her place in horror film history. After a hiatus from acting, she returned to the screen in various independent films and projects, including a reprisal of her famous role in a 2017 film. Her contributions to cinema continue to be celebrated by horror enthusiasts.