Reed was a married woman at the time of her death. She was married to Grover Asmus. She passed away on January 14, 1986, at the age of 64. Reed's battle with pancreatic cancer reached its poignant conclusion at her home in Beverly Hills, California. Asmus stood by her side during her final moments. Sadly, Reed succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Jan. 14, 1986, at age 64. Her third husband, Grover Asmus, was at her side. Later that year he, family and friends created The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts, which awards scholarships to young people studying the arts. He appeared in a variety of television series, including the CBS soap opera Love of Life; he is best remembered for playing Donna Reed's television husband, Dr. Alex Stone, from 1958 to 1966 in the ABC sitcom The Donna Reed Show.
He appeared in a variety of television series, including the CBS soap opera Love of Life; he is best remembered for playing Donna Reed's television husband, Dr. Alex Stone, from 1958 to 1966 in the ABC sitcom The Donna Reed Show. Donna Reed met third husband Grover Asmus at a dinner party held by mutual friends. They were married in 1974 and enjoyed a peaceful and solid marriage until her death from pancreatic cancer in 1986. Needpix The Hollywood power couple married in June 1945, adopted two children and later welcomed two more biologically, but they ultimately divorced in 1971. During their marriage, they worked together on "The Donna Reed Show," with Reed starring and Owen producing. Her husband, William Tuttle, was the first ever makeup artist to receive an Oscar. Unfortunately, their union was short-lived, and the two called things off in 1945, after being married for two years. Soon after, Reed found love again with Tony Owen, a producer. Donna Reed with husband Tony Owen and children Tim, Penny, Mary, and Tony, Jr. In June of 1945, she was united in marriage with agent/producer Tony Owen. They started their family together almost immediately.
The Hollywood power couple married in June 1945, adopted two children and later welcomed two more biologically, but they ultimately divorced in 1971. During their marriage, they worked together on "The Donna Reed Show," with Reed starring and Owen producing. Her husband, William Tuttle, was the first ever makeup artist to receive an Oscar. Unfortunately, their union was short-lived, and the two called things off in 1945, after being married for two years. Soon after, Reed found love again with Tony Owen, a producer. Donna Reed with husband Tony Owen and children Tim, Penny, Mary, and Tony, Jr. In June of 1945, she was united in marriage with agent/producer Tony Owen. They started their family together almost immediately. Donna Reed was married to William J. Tuttle for 2 years, Tony Owen for 26 years, and Grover Asmus for 12 years. Their longest marriage (that we know of) was 26 years to Tony Owen.