Stars who took their final curtain call in 2015

Donna Douglas: American actress known for playing Elly May Clampett in nine seasons of the 60s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies. When the series finished, she became a real estate agent, gospel singer and children's book author. Died January 1, from pancreatic cancer, aged 81. Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2016-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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