Donna Douglas - Elly May Clampett, dies at 81

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Donna Douglas, the Beverly Hillbillies star who played Elly May Clampett, dies at 81
14:22 EST, 2 January 2015


The Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas has died at 81.



The actress, who played Elly May Clampett on the beloved 1960s TV series, passed away Thursday at her home in Louisiana, her granddaughter confirmed to TMZ.

She was surrounded by her friends and family.   



Donna starred in The Beverly Hillbillies for all nine seasons and returned for the 1981 reunion TV movie.

The comedy centred around a poor family who after discovering oil deposits on their land become very rich.

They then move to Beverly Hills, California, buy a mansion and shake up the privileged society with their country ways.

She also starred alongside Elvis Presley in Frankie and Johnny as well as several other classic TV series such as Mister Ed, The Twilight Zone, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Adam 12 and Route 66.

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Sad to hear this, R.I.P.  . Loved that show.