Donna Douglas (September 1932 – January 1, 2015)
Donna Douglas (born Doris Smith; September 1932 – January 1, 2015) was an American actress and comedienne, known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS‘s The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). Following her acting career, Douglas became a real estate agent, a Gospel singer and inspirational speaker, and authored books for children and adults.
Douglas died at Baton Rouge General Hospital, aged 82, on January 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer.
