Obituary of Donna Douglas

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Donna Douglas

Donna Douglas (born September 26th, 1932 in Pride, Louisiana) was a TV Actress who was best known for her most popular role as Elly May Clampett on the American TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies". Donna died on January 1st, 2015 and her death was possibly because of pancreatic cancer. She was 82 years old.

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Donna Douglas Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Douglas, Donna
    • Common Name: Donna Douglas
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Pride, Louisiana, United States
    • Birth Date: September 26, 1932
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1956-2008
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

    Donna's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Doris Ione Smith
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Roland John Bourgeois, Jr. (married 1949-divorced 1954)
      • Robert M. Leeds (married 1971-divorced 1980)
    • Son(s):
      • Danny Bourgeois (born 1954)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 01 2015 at age 82
  • Place: Zachary, Louisiana, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
  • Interment: buried at the East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana’s Bluff Creek Cemetery

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on September 26th Born in 1932 Born in Louisiana Died in 2015 Died at age 82 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I really love pets. They're like children. They know if you really love them or not. You can't fool them." (IMDB)

"Donna Douglas was a tireless advocate for victims of crime and an incredible human being. She will be deeply missed. (V)"

"The lovely Ms. Douglas will always be remembered as a beloved actress and singular individual, whose talents and kind spirit left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Donna Douglas was best known for her role as Elly May Clampett on the hit TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies," and she passed away after a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Ms. Donna Douglas still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-17 13:03:05
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