Actress Janet Landgard, Known for 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'The Swimmer', Dies at 75

Landgard's death comes after a brief battle with brain cancer; co-star Paul Petersen pays tribute, remembering her as 'the best TV girlfriend'.

Janet Landgard, known for her roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'The Swimmer', has passed away at the age of 75 after a brief battle with brain cancer.
Her co-star from 'The Donna Reed Show', Paul Petersen, confirmed her death and paid tribute to her, describing Landgard as 'the best TV girlfriend' and a 'flawless Scandinavian beauty'.
Landgard began her career on 'The Donna Reed Show', later appearing in 'My Three Sons' and 'The Swimmer', a 1968 film where she portrayed the memorable character Julie Ann Hooper.
Born on December 2, 1947, Landgard was raised in Pasadena and started her career at the William Adrian Modeling Agency, making her onscreen debut in 1963 on 'The Donna Reed Show'.
After her acting career, which included roles in 'Land Raiders' and 'Moonchild', Landgard was involved in horse racing in recent years.