Donna Reed Born Donna Belle Mullenger (1921-01-27)January 27, 1921 Denison, Iowa, U.S. Died January 14, 1986(1986-01-14) (aged 64) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Cause of death Pancreatic cancer Resting place Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Occupation Actress Years active 1941–1985 Spouse(s) William J. Tuttle (m. 1943; div. 1945) Tony Owen (m. 1945; div. 1971) Grover Asmus (m. 1974) Children 4