Biography

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.

Known For

Grateful Dead: Tivoli Concert Hall, 4/17/72

Self

The Grateful Dead Movie: Bonus Songs

Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday

Self

The Grateful Dead Movie

Self

Grateful Dead: New Jersey Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo - Live at The Capitol Theater

Self - Performer

Grateful Dead: Sunshine Daydream

Self

Dead & Company 2016-07-15 Fenway Park, Boston, MA

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Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland

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