Donna Douglas was an American actress and singer, best known for her iconic role as "Elly May Clampett" on the classic television series 'The Beverly Hillbillies,' which aired from 1962 to 1971.

Donna Douglas was born and raised in Louisiana, where she won Miss Baton Rouge and Miss New Orleans in 1957. The beauty queen moved to New York City to pursue a career in showbiz. She started as a ...

(Reuters) - Wholesome blonde actress Donna Douglas, who played pretty tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" and starred opposite Elvis Presley in the 1966 film ...

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LOS ANGELES - Donna Douglas, who played the ditsy Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died at the age of 81, according to a report by CBS affiliate WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. Douglas ...

Donna Douglas, who played hillbilly bombshell Elly May Clampett on the baby-boomer-beloved 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, has died. She was 81. Her family confirmed the death Friday at her home ...

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- The actress who portrayed Elly May Clampett on the TV show Beverly Hillbillies passed away at age 81. Family members said Donna Douglas passed away Friday morning, according to ...