- She was the star of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985). Her father, Bill Cardille, appeared as a reporter in the original Night of the Living Dead (1968).
- Daughter of long-time Pittsburgh television personality Bill "Chilly Billy" Cardille.
- After having seen the actress in a play called "Reckless," Director Day of the Dead (1985), without requiring an audition, offered her the lead role in his 1985 zombie film (Day of the Dead (1985)) that she became famous for, saying: "There is a part for you. I would like you to do this".
- The 2001 book she wrote, "I'm Gonna Tell: ... An Offbeat Tale of Survival," related her years of child abuse.
- Mother in law of Dana Ashbrook.
- Mother of Kate Rogal.
- Mother of Kate Rogal and Jake Rogal.
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