susan tyrrell (born susan jillian creamer; march 18, 1945 – june 16, 2012) was an american actress, painter, and writer. she is known for her best supporting actress oscar-nominated performance as oma in "fat city", and for her role as ramona rickettes in the john waters movie "cry-baby". in 2000, she was diagnosed with thrombocythemia which led to amputation of both her legs below the knee. she spent the years painting and writing.