1947 - 2025
Donna Godchaux American Singer
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Donna Godchaux was previously married to Keith Godchaux (1970 - 1980) and David MacKay (X).
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American Singer Donna Godchaux was born Donna Jean Thatcher on 23rd August, 1947 in Florence, Alabama, USA and passed away on 2nd Nov 2025 Nashville, Tennessee, USA aged 78. She is most remembered for The Grateful Dead. Her zodiac sign is Leo.
Donna Godchaux is a member of the following lists: American women singers, American rock singers and Women rock singers.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 2 |
11 years, 6 months
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5 years, 9 months
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| Total | 2 |
11 years, 6 months
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5 years, 9 months
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Details
| First Name |
Donna
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| Middle Name |
Jean
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| Last Name |
Godchaux
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| Maiden Name |
Thatcher
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| Full Name at Birth |
Donna Jean Thatcher
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| Alternative Name |
Donna Jean McKay, Donna Jean Godchaux, Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux-MacKay, Donna Jean Thatcher
|
| Birthday |
23rd August, 1947
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| Birthplace |
Florence, Alabama, USA
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| Died |
2nd November, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cancer
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| Build |
Slim
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Born-Again Christian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
The Grateful Dead
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Folk Rock, Folk, Psychedelia, Gospel, Rhythm And Blues
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| Year(s) Active |
1972–present, 1966–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Associated Acts |
Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Heart of Gold Band, Donna Jean Godchaux Band
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| Official Websites |
http://www.donnajeangodchauxband.com/, http://donnajeangodchauxband.info
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| Family Member |
Zion Godchaux (son)
|
Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux-MacKay (August 22, 1947 – November 2, 2025) was an American singer best known as a member of the rock band the Grateful Dead from 1972 to 1979. In addition to the Dead, she performed with the Jerry Garcia Band and the short-lived Heart of Gold Band, all alongside her first husband, Keith Godchaux. She formed the Donna Jean Godchaux Band in 2006.
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