Camilla Carr, an actress known for her roles in 1970s low-budget horror films and a guest appearance on "Designing Women," has died at the age of 83. Her son, Caley O'Dwyer, a writer and artist, reported that she passed away in El Paso, Texas, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease and a dislocated hip.

Born on September 17, 1942, in Memphis, Texas, Carr graduated from Kermit High School and the University of North Texas. She began her acting career in Dallas, where she met her husband, Hugh Feagin, while performing at Theatre Three.

Carr made her mark in several cult classic horror films directed by S.F. Brownrigg. Her roles included a deranged patient who murders a nurse in "Don't Look in the Basement," a conniving hillbilly daughter in "Poor White Trash Part II" (also known as "Scum of the Earth"), and a woman struggling with a murderous split personality in "Keep My Grave Open".

Beyond horror, Carr gained wider recognition for her guest appearance on CBS's "Designing Women". In a memorable October 1987 episode, she played Mrs. Imogene Salinger, a character whose remarks on the AIDS crisis sparked controversy and highlighted societal attitudes of the time. Linda Bloodworth Thomason, the writer of the episode, received an Emmy nomination for her work.

Carr's acting career also included a role in the science fiction film "Logan's Run" and guest appearances on "One Day at a Time" and "Another World". In the late 1980s, she played Nellie Maxwell in "Another World".

An obituary was published on Legacy.com by Perches Funeral Home-West in El Paso on February 6, 2026.