[20], On May 4, 2011, Douglas filed a federal lawsuit claiming that Mattel and CBS Consumer Products used her name and likeness for a Barbie doll in the Classic TV Collection without her authorization. It wasn't much of a stretch for Douglas to fit into the troupe, said her cousin, Charlene Smith. Just like Elly May Clampett, Douglas had a rags-to-riches story, having left the farm she grew up on near Pride as a young woman looking for acting work, eventually landing her seemingly meant-to-be role on The Beverly Hillbillies. People at the sale remembered both the character and actress as friendly and admirable. Donna's star-power was selling million-dollar homes. BATON ROUGE Law enforcement are committed to Teenager shot while walking to school Wednesday; former student arrested in recent muggings, Group of alleged thieves stole thousands of dollars from Nike store. You always saw her with all her makeup on. View 56 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2037 sqft. Douglas appeared in a 1958 episode of The Phil Silvers Show "Bilko and the Crosbys" credited as Doris Bourgeois, her given name and her married name from her first marriage. Born 1932 as Doris Ione Smith, American actress and singer Donna Douglas moved to New York City to pursue a career in show business and started as an illustration model for toothpaste advertisements. Douglas was named Miss Baton Rouge[4] and Miss New Orleans in 1957. That show paved the way for roles in the 1959 Hollywood feature film Career (1959), in which he co-starred with Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine, and in the Paramount film musical adaptation of the Broadway stage property, Lil Abner (1959). Roger W. Lasch. Douglas, who played the tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom, died at the age of 82 on Jan. 1, 2015 of pancreatic cancer. "Oh no, I wasn't good in real estate. It looks like theres a new Bel Air property on the market thats getting the title of most expensive home in the U.S. A 25,000-square-foot estate known as "Chartwell" has just been listed for $350 million, making it the priciest residential property in the country right now. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, left, watches as Hammond's Elizabeth Depaula Worthy, right, tries on one of the late Donna Douglas' hats, in the actresses's signature pink color, before the start of an auction that included items from the estate of the star of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Douglas, born in the community of Pride, was a Zachary resident when she passed away Jan. 1, 2015. [13] In 2013, Douglas published a cookbook, Southern Favorites with a Taste of Hollywood,[14] which collects recipes of Southern cooking from show-business friends and colleagues such as Ebsen, Phyllis Diller, Valerie Harper, and Debbie Reynolds. The dark coat, foreground, was the only item at the auction known to be used in the series; it was given to Elly May in one episode by Mr. Drysdale, the show's tightwad bank president character, to try to convince the homesick girl to get her family to stay in Beverly Hills. This extremely comical series debuted with The Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts Strike Oil (1962), on her 30th birthday, Wednesday, September 26th, 1962, which is among the narrowest & sheerest coincidences, that are hardest to believe. "[10], On June 10, 1993, Douglas and her partner Curt Wilson in Associated Artists Entertainment, Inc., filed a $200 million lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, their production companies, and Creative Artists Agency claiming that Sister Act was plagiarised from a book, A Nun in the Closet, owned by the partners. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- T-shirts from a 2011 Baton Rouge Zoo appearance by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, were auctioned Saturday and included some of the animal lover's estate items. [6] She was featured as the "Letters Girl" on NBC's The Perry Como Show in 1957 and as the "Billboard Girl" on NBC's The Steve Allen Show in 1959. Danny P. Bourgeois, her only child, was born on September 14, 1954. View more recently sold homes. If you happen to see Ms. Douglas about town, try to act normal. 4 Beds. Sold a home in 2013 in TX 75763. Continually typecast as a result of her Hillbillies role, Douglas decided to focus on her career as a gospel singer.[9]. She was a children's author. Marshal, Tightrope, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Bachelor Father, Adam-12, and Route 66. Her best friend was Max Baer Jr. Later, in LouiDonna Douglas, she used to give speeches at churches and religious organizations. The event was held Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Emmett and Elma Smith kept their grandson while Donna set out to try to make as much money as possible to send back home. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1933, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LouiDonna Douglas, the United States for the proud parents: Emmett Ratcliff Smith, her mother, and Elma Robinson, her father. In a 2011 interview with The Lincoln Times-News, she described Ebsen as "a wonderful man, very much like my own father, a quiet, reserved, and caring person". She was in the school's first graduating class. She got married at 17 years old. Douglas kind nature paralleled the good-humored backwoods characters on the show she starred in, drawing in viewers like Elizabeth Depaula-Worthy, who watched it as a child. 1868 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 is for sale. Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. That's what she would want. $550,000 Last Sold Price. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A variety of printed photos of the late Donna Douglas rests on a table at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs Feb. 27, where estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' star were auctioned. She is a wonderful little door opener for me because people love her, and they love the Hillbillies. After Douglas moved back to the area nine years ago, she became involved in the community, often appearing as a guest speaker at local churches, Achord said. She did her schooling at St. Gerard High School, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, and graduated from Redemptorist High School (now Redemptorist Upper . Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Lutcher's Darrel Jacob, an avid autograph collector, shows a souvenir photo of himself posing with the late Donna Douglas, after he saw a story on her in City Social magazine as an animal lover and took a chance that she would be attending a dog show in Baton Rouge several years ago. SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 14, 2022. You can preview some of the items on the Southern Heirs website or in person Saturday from 8-10 a.m. WALKER - The estate of the late television star Donna Douglas will be up for auction Saturday in Livingston Parish. [17], In 2003, Douglas's mother, Elma Smith, died. Legal Statement. In addition to her showbiz projects, Douglas released two children's books. Donna also tried gospel music. Then, I was gonna be worthy of their trust.". BATON ROUGE - Walker Howard, the backup quarterback and the former five-star transfer from LSU, announced his commitment to Ole Miss Wednesday morning. She was so naive, and it was hard to believe that somebody could be that naive, but sometimes she reminded me of me, Depaula-Worthy, of Hammond, said with a laugh as she tried on a wide-brimmed pink hat. She prefers to use her creativity for ideas, and so put her energy into the Marketing and Branding of Victoria Village, the capital campaign at Grove Park Home, Barrie Public Library, Gryphon Theatre. May your soul rest in peace, Donna Douglas. View 45 photos of this 4 bed, 2 bath, 2400 sqft. The Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is one of her favorite causes. Donna Douglas moved to New York after her marriage and began working as a model, gaining attention when she appeared on various network television variety shows hosted by Perry Como, Steve Allen, and Ed Sullivan. Her business programs, her volunteer work, her neighbourhood and her family thats Donna. ZACHARY, LA (WAFB) - She's been called reclusive by some, but legendary television actress Donna Douglas, Elly May on the 1960s TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, lives in Zachary, Louisiana. Sale of late Beverly Hillbillies star Donna Douglas' belongings draws crowd to Denham Springs auction house, Fans hit black gold at auction of Elly May actress estate, By Olivia McClure Special to The Advocate, Save 28% on this massaging footrest for the ultimate stress relief, Heres a top performing Apple computer for a price that will blow your mind, Get Cyber Monday savings on this 4-star-reviewed data back up system. 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"All of her fans that want to know if we have room or if we take telephone or internet bids. Outside, youll find expertly manicured gardens, a tennis court, covered parking for 40 cars, a 75-foot-pool and fully equipped pool house, all set against sweeping panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Her childhood in Pride, Louisiana, came in handy when she was asked during her audition to milk a goat. (AP Photo) Despite her newfound fame from The Beverly. Donna believes that at least 20% of her time should be devoted to her community. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of a few years. 6. She got married soon after high school, had a son, divorced and won a couple of beauty contests, all within the span of . "I am sure there's people that are willing to just pay whatever it takes to get this to put in their home," said Bowman. The architecture and details are inspired by 18th Century French Neoclassical design. Recovering from a recent bout of walking pneumonia, Achord had a bit of trouble Saturday quieting down the chatter of hundreds of people packed into the auction house as they waited to bid on items like a baby grand piano, dressers, jewelry and artwork from Douglas and three other estates, not to mention several guns from the Livingston Parish Sheriffs Offices evidence locker. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [21] She claimed that CBS and Mattel needed her approval to design the doll, while CBS and Mattel maintained that they did not need her consent or approval because the network held the exclusive rights to the character. 1950s, Conversational Pits of the 1960s and 1970s. "[10], In 1992, Douglas and Baer attended Ebsen's 84th-birthday celebration in Beverly Hills, California. Bridal gowns in the 1960s mostly featured high-waisted empire silhouettes and up-styles were definitely in. On The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956), she was the Billboard Girl (1959-1960). She first went to New York. She played softball and basketball at St. Gerard High School, which is now Redemptorist High. But only one a black mink coat that several women stopped to try on and pose for photos in actually appeared on the Beverly Hillbillies., They were going to move back to the hills, and Mr. Drysdale, the banker, was trying to convince (Elly May) to stay and gave her a mink coat, Achord said. Max Baer Jr., who co-starred with Donna Douglas on The Beverly Hillbillies, tells RumorFix, "I loved her.". As a result, she was able to write some books for adults as well as children, and her involvement and hard work had increased Douglass net worth. [8] She played Barbara Simmons in four 1961 episodes of the CBS detective series Checkmate. He reminded me so much of my own dad. Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith; September 26, 1932 January 1, 2015) was an American actress and singer, known for her role as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies (19621971). Hotty Russell Gage, BR native and former Tiger, feeling 'great' after suffering concussion during NFL playoff game, Despite season high in scoring, #13 LSU gymnastics comes up short against #1 Oklahoma. She made a rare Baton Rouge public appearance at the recent Krewe of Mutts parade. December 28, 2019 1950s, 1960s, beauty, celebrity & famous people, fashion & clothing, female, portraits Born 1932 as Doris Ione Smith, American actress and singer Donna Douglas moved to New York City to pursue a career in show business and started as an illustration model for toothpaste advertisements. There's a little bit of everything for everyone. In November 2011, she released a new children's book titled Miss Donna's Mulberry Acres Farm. She takes her belief in the basic goodness of people, combines it with their creativity and energy and has helped over 1,200 people make their business dreams a reality. A lot of guys my age were because she was absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.. US actress Donna Douglas, best known for playing the tomboyish Elly May Clampett in 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, dies at the age of 82. Her star was beginning to rise. BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer Party City unable to stem losses, files for bankruptcy. "It just depends on who's here, who wants it and what it is. Wilson stated at the time, "They would have had to copy our stuff verbatim for us to prevail". Donna would later proudly pose with Esso plant officials and her parents. There was a desk full of critters. She would star with a hippo one day and a chimp on another. Former LSU basketball star Quianna Chaney's on-court view of the Seimone Augustus LSU ramps up concern over gymnasts safety, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar bear attack. With the 1973 death of Hillbillies co-star Irene Ryan, the 1980 death of Raymond Bailey, and Max Baer Jr.'s refusal to participate, Douglas joined Nancy Kulp and Buddy Ebsen in 1981 as the only original cast members to appear in the reunion movie Return of the Beverly Hillbillies. She played softball and basketball when she was a student in high school. An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". Following her acting career, Douglas became a real-estate agent, gospel singer, inspirational speaker, and author of books for children and adults. It's not built into a lot of this star stuff. Updated On October 23, 2022 Dorothy Smith, also known as 'TV Star Donna Douglas,' is a singer and actress from the United States. These dolls were Samantha Stephens (from Bewitched, played by Elizabeth Montgomery); Jeannie (from I Dream of Jeannie, played by Barbara Eden); and Elly May Clampett.[12]. In Los Angeles, Donna would land the coveted role of Elly May Clampett. "I didn't want to be put in a place of compromise," she said. The film proved popular, but did little to advance Douglas's big-screen career. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She was raised in South London, where she started making up stories seated in the coal shed in their backyard. Roger W. Lasch, 81, of Dewey, Arizona passed away at his home on December 28th after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Douglas, like Ebsen, is a Republican and a successful gospel singer and character actress. Looking over a table stacked with coloring books and other souvenir freebies near the auction houses door, Stevens said Elly Mays authenticity was the shows greatest quality. The twist was she was beautiful, at least to the viewers, but considered hideous to the pig people of the planet, she was on. By Donna Britt - bio | email. Donna Douglas died at her Louisiana home on January 1 . Her height was 163 cm, and she weighed 57 kg. "That was the first time I had ever been on an airplane," Douglas said. The beautiful but tomboyish blonde Elly May was played on the hit 1960s show The Beverly Hillbillies by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native who died in January 2015. $683,500 Last Sold Price. Douglas and Baer had visited Ebsen in the hospital, and following his death, both delivered a eulogy at his funeral. L4N 9R3. Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. Now her belongings will go to the highest bidders at Southern Heirs Auction. We were number one on national television for two solid years," she said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The dark coat, foreground, was the only item at the auction known to be used in the series; it was given to Elly May in one episode by Mr. Drysdale, the show's tightwad bank president character, to try to convince the homesick girl to get her family to stay in Beverly Hills. Donna Douglas was born on September 26, 1932, and she passed away in January 2015. Since moving to make Barrie home in 1971, Donna has taken her heart, her head and her talent into this community on many levels. The Beverly Hillbillies: The Clampetts Strike Oil. Buddy Ebsen and she had a lot in common. Attention as a beautiful woman is great until it isn't. A very personal lady, and we feel privileged to sell off her stuff," said auctioneer David Bowman.While none of Douglas' critters are up for auction, you could walk away with a variety of items from memorabilia to crystal. It's also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- T-shirts from a 2011 Baton Rouge Zoo appearance by the late actress Donna Douglas, a Pride native, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, were auctioned Saturday and included some of the animal lover's estate items. Buddy was just a wonderful man. ", The show was not only assailed by critics, but by the network president who put it on the air: "I HATED it," Michael Dann confided much later. The money from the auction will go to Douglas' son.The auction will also include items from three other estates. "Fans of Douglas are likely to place bids to win unique items like a 1963 TV Guide award, autographed pictures and fur coats worn by Douglas. The new Nightingales Christmas novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Nightingales Under the Mistletoe. During the 1966 summer hiatus of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas made her only starring feature-film appearance, cast as Frankie in Fred de Cordova's Frankie and Johnny (1966) with Elvis Presley. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A framed picture of Elly May Clampett, played by Pride native Donna Douglas, and her Beverly Hillbillies co-star Jed Clampett, played by Buddy Ebsen, sits on a table with other property belonging to the late actress, as Baton Rouge's Linda Shaffer, left, and Central's Debbie Drinkard look over a table of hats that belonged to Douglas during an auction Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. "Our show hit number one the second week. Douglas and Wilson claimed that in 1985, they had developed a screenplay from the book. Jacob attended an auction of estate items belonging to 'The Beverly Hillbillies' actress at Southern Heirs Auction Company Saturday in Denham Springs. Donna Douglas Sexy Topless Elly May Beverly Hillbillies TV Show Star Naked Publicity Nude Photo Big Boobs Pretty Photograph Poster 230C . As Elly May, she seemed blissfully unaware of her status as a bumpkin blond bombshell. In her later years, Douglas was usually seen wearing pink, and from the looks of the auction lot, apparently had quite a few pink household furnishings and objects, like a set of chairs with pink cushions and a pair of tall pink flamingo statues. Actress Donna Douglas grants rare interview. Donna Douglas, who played the ditsy Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," died Friday at her home in Zachary, La., according to a report by CBS affiliate WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A baby boy came along, but the marriage split. Ft. 5618 S SPYGLASS Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283. Douglas frequently performed as a gospel singer and was a speaker at church groups, youth groups, schools, and colleges across the United States. "I had milked cows before," she recalled in a 2009 interview with The Associated Press. $625,000 Last Sold Price. The suit alleged that packaging for the "Elly May" Barbie doll featured a photo of her portraying the character. for all nine seasons of the show and reprised her role in a TV movie reboot of the series in 1981. All rights reserved. During the filming of The Beverly Hillbillies, Douglas and Irene Ryan would throw a huge Christmas party for the cast and their families. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A piano belonging to the late actress Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, kicked off an. She married when she was 16 and gave birth to Danny when she was 21. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 1848 E La Donna Dr , Tempe, AZ 85283-3214 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. These and other television appearances led New York photographers and newspaper reporters to award her the "Miss By-line" crown, which she wore on CBS' The Ed Sullivan Show.[7]. In a 2003 interview with "Confessions of a Pop Culture Addict", she summed up her views on the role: "Elly May was like a slice out of my life. I related to him so easily. While modeling didn't appeal to her -- "I didn't want to be that skinny" -- television did. Douglas was named Miss Golden Globe in 1963 and received the TV Land Favorite Fish out of Water Award in 2004. She was 81. . And the other thing was that mom and daddy trusted me enough to let me go and was gonna help me with my little boy, because he was gonna stay. A natural . That same year Buddy Ebsen also died. She made numerous television appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including The Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder" (1960). Donna Douglas was born Doris Smith in bayou country near Pride, LA on Sept. 26, 1933. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- A piano belonging to the late actress Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series, kicked off an auction that included many of her estate items. Donna Douglas was a well-known American celebrity with a net worth of $500 thousand as of June 2022. Legal Statement. She is outstanding with both networking and communicating. Donna Douglas Set during the Second World War. Writing for business, magazines, newspapers; teaching communications at Georgian College; buying with a partner a teenage magazine, Donnas professional life blended with her mom life and her community commitment life. Douglas often added scriptural verses to her gifts.[25]. The big ticket item is a 5-piece bedroom set rumored to have been given to Douglas by the "King" himself, Elvis Presley. Market data provided by Factset. Douglas received her real-estate license after The Beverly Hillbillies finished production. This was followed by a bit part in the musical comedy Li'l Abner (1959) and the role of a secretary in the comedy/romance Lover Come Back (1961), starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day.[8]. Donna Douglas, the actress who won over TV viewers as Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, has died. "So many people love her, and that means a lot to me.". Move over, $250 million mansion. Mother, 1-year-old son killed in Alaska polar BRPD officer arrested for domestic violence allegedly Party City unable to stem losses, files Party stores ramping up in sales ahead Party stores ramping up in sales ahead of Mardi Gras, despite previous setbacks. Chosen from more than 500 other actresses, Douglas said she felt at ease playing the role because, like her character, she grew up a poor Southern tomboy. "So, I went to night school and got my real estate license." Then, I didn't have to be afraid. Marblehead Current staff. [2] One focus of her charitable work was speaking in support of various Christian children's homes, mostly in the American South. Donna Trask Hurd, 72, of Marblehead, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, in her home with her family by her side. Donna Douglas is a Sunday Times bestselling writer of Romance and historical fiction author of the Nightingale books. She died of pancreatic cancer in January 2015 in the Baton Rouge area. The event was held Feb. 27 at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. The property of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clapmpett on the Beverly Hillbillies tv series, was auctioned off on Saturday. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Geismar's Lisa Stevens, left, watches as Hammond's Elizabeth Depaula Worthy, right, tries on one of the late Donna Douglas' hats, in the actresses's signature pink color, before the start of an auction that included items from the estate of the star of 'The Beverly Hillbillies' Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. An honest-to-goodness Southern Belle, similar to her most famous character role, "Elly May Clampett" on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Donna Douglas grew up in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, loving "critters". We will take telephone bids, but we prefer on site," he said.Typically around 200 people attend auctions at Southern Heirs, but the Donna Douglas items are expected to draw in more than 400 people. "After screening the pilot, I don't think I ever watched another segment.". The shirt reads 'I Spent the Day with Elly May and some critters, too!'. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. The lawsuit claimed that the developed screenplay had been submitted to Disney, Goldberg, and Midler three times during 1987 and 1988. January, 2015. [11], In December 2010, Mattel released a new collection of three Barbies called the Classic TV Collection. Donna Douglas, the Pride native who rose to television fame as the critter-loving, effervescent Elly May Clampett in the hit 1960s sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," has died. The Nightingale Hospital, London, 1944- With her husband Nick away fighting, Dora struggles to keep the home fires burning . After striking it rich with oil, fictional character Jed Clampett moved his nouveau riche family to the mansion, shaking up the privileged society around them with their comedic adventures. She was born on September 26, 1933, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LouiDonna Douglas, Louisiana, and grew up to be very similar to Elly May in that she had a strong love for animals and nature. Douglas was dubbed "TV's Marylyn Monroe." She was a dream girl, cheerful and lovely. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Hurd with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Auction workers Kyle Landry, left, and Nick Byrd show a room full of auction-goers some of the hats from the estate of the late Donna Douglas, who played Elly May Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies television series. "[25] Smith said that at Christmas 2014, Douglas gave her a Bible that she had signed. Heres a newspaper clipping from the Edinburg Daily Courier, and is dated October 29, 1938. It's so wonderful just to be ordinary folks with ordinary people, 'cuz that's the way I am.". Prices of some items quickly rose to hundreds and thousands of dollars during bidding. Although Douglas was an active actress in the 1960s, she was still relatively unknown when selected from among 500 young actresses to work on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971). Footer The couple divorced that same year. [2], Douglas died at Baton Rouge General Hospital, aged 82, on January 1, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. single family home located at 1860 E LA Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283 on sale now for $570000. In their own way, the Clampetts were a forerunner of the `60s counterculture. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) A polar bear chased several residents around a tiny, isolated Alaska Native whaling village, killing a mother and her 1-year-old son in BRPD officer arrested for domestic violence allegedly threatened to shoot victim, hit them in the face with gun. Above all, she was singing Gospel songs and serving as an inspirational loudspeaker. The hats were auctioned off Saturday at Southern Heirs Auction Company in Denham Springs. Once a line of rain and thunderstorms passes through during the evening hours, we can expect dry weather to end the workweek. The mansion, known as "Chartwell," even has its own ballroom inside. She maintained that she had never endorsed the doll nor given Mattel permission to use her name to promote its sale, and she sought $75,000 in damages. BATON ROUGE - The nation's largest party-themed specialty Wednesday PM Forecast: line of storms tonight, bigger soak Saturday. Sitting on 10.3 acres, the residence was built in 1933 by architect Sumner Spaulding and later enhanced and restored under the direction of the recently deceased owner, A. Jerrold Perenchio, after he purchased the estate in 1986. In Denham Springs Boobs Pretty Photograph Poster 230C with all her makeup on n't much of my own dad from... 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