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American singer and songwriter (1948-2012)
The seminal voice of the disco era who developed a highly sexualized, electronic dance sound and became an icon.
| Born | December 31, 1948 |
| Hometown | Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Net worth | $75 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Bruce Sudano (m 1980 - 2012) , Helmuth Sommer (m 1972 - 1976) , Helmuth Sommer (m 1971 - 1976) |
| Children | Brooklyn Sudano , Amanda Sudano |
| Parents | Mary Gaines , Andrew Gaines |
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Albums
Summer: The Original Hits
2018
Ultimate Collection
2016
Hits, Singles & More
2015
Donna: The CD Collection
2014
Love to Love You Donna
2013
I Feel Love: The Collection
2013
Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)
2013
Icon
2013
Encore
2012
To Paris With Love
2010
Classic
2009
Live from New York [DVD]
2008
Disco Queen
2008
It's Only Love - Single
2008
Stamp Your Feet
2008
Crayons
2008
I'm a Fire - EP
2008