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Valens was in a relationship with Donna Ludwig, his high school sweetheart, from 1957 until his death. Ludwig's parents disapproved of her dating a Hispanic man. Valens's song "Donna" was written for her. Their relationship became strained due to Valens' increasing popularity and touring. After his death, Elvis Presley had one of his bodyguards ...
"Donna" is a song written by Ritchie Valens, [1] featuring a I IV V chord progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records . [ 2 ] Written as a tribute to his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig, it was Valens' highest-charting single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year.
von Zerneck began her acting career in commercials and television films. [3] From 1983 to 1984, she played Louisa "Lou" Swenson on General Hospital. [3] She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Donna Ludwig, Ritchie Valens' girlfriend in the film La Bamba (1987).
Donna, 68, died on Dec. 29 due to injuries she suffered in a devastating head-on car crash — a Christmas night tragedy at the hands of a driver accused of driving drunk. The wreck also claimed ...
Donna Gregory, a veteran North Carolina journalist, has died after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in April, WWAY 3 announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. “It is with deep sorrow that we ...
Child actress Donna Butterworth, who lit up the screen in the '60s alongside icons like Elvis Presley and Jerry Lewis, died earlier this month after a long illness. She was 62.
The film also covers the effect that Valens' career had on the lives of his half-brother Bob Morales, his girlfriend Donna Ludwig, and the rest of his family. The film is titled after a traditional Mexican folk song of the same name , which Valens transformed into a rock and roll rendition in 1958.
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