Donna Douglas
1932–2015 (age 83)
Actress
Biography
Donna Douglas (1932–2015) captured hearts as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, bringing honesty, humor, and rural charm to national television. Audiences embraced her playful spirit and her emotional depth, which helped shape the sitcom’s enduring success.
Off screen she championed animal welfare, wrote children’s books, and remained a gracious presence at fan events, with many visiting Bluff Creek Community Cemetery to remember her gentle nature.