Obituary of Donna Reed

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Donna Reed

Donna Reed (born January 27th, 1921 in Denison, Iowa) was a TV Actress who was mostly remembered for her role as Mary Hatch Bailey in the American film "It's a Wonderful Life". Donna died on January 14th, 1986 and her death was due to pancreatic cancer. She was 64 years old when she died.

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Donna Reed Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Reed, Donna
    • Common Name: Donna Reed
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Denison, Iowa, United States
    • Birth Date: January 27, 1921
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1941-1986
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Donna's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Donna Belle Mullenger
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • William J. Tuttle ​(married 1943-divorced 1945)​
      • Tony Owen ​(married 1945-divorced 1971)​
      • Grover Asmus ​(married 1974-1986 her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Anthony
      • Timothy
    • Daughter(s):
      • Penny Jane
      • Mary Anne

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 14 1986 at age 64
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
  • Interment: buried in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on January 27th Born in 1921 Born in Iowa Died in 1986 Died at age 64 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Forty pictures I was in, and all I remember is 'What kind of bra will you be wearing today, honey?' That was always the area of big decision - from the neck to the navel." (IMDB)

"Donna Reed lived a life full of grace, talent, and generosity, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch the hearts of many. (V)"

"Donna Reed had a successful career in Hollywood, starring in popular films and TV shows, but despite her professional success, she tragically passed away at a relatively young age due to complications from a previous medical procedure. (V)"

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

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