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FoxtrotOscar
01-02-15, 02:57 PM
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Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” has died, according to multiple media reports. She was 81.

The star’s granddaughter told TMZ (http://www.tmz.com/2015/01/02/donna-douglas-dead-beverly-hillbillies-elly-may-clampett/), Douglas died in her Louisiana home surrounded by friends and family.


Douglas appeared “The Beverly Hillbillies” for all nine seasons of the show and reprised her role in a TV movie reboot of the series in 1981.




Throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s the 1957 Miss New Orleans winner appeared in series like “The Twilight Zone” and “Mr. Ed.” In 1966, she transitioned to film with a role opposite Elvis Presley in the movie “Frankie and Johnny.”


After her “Hillbillies” fame faded, Douglas recorded several gospel music albums.



RIP...

USMC 2571
01-02-15, 07:52 PM
I remember her, as being very good looking, back in the old days. Thanks for posting, FO

Phantom Blooper
01-03-15, 08:12 AM
May she "rassle" with all the chimps in her eternity..........

SGT7477
01-03-15, 04:24 PM
May she RIP, Semper Fidelis.

elliscraig12
01-03-15, 05:52 PM
Cutest tomboy there was.