Shelley Fabares cause of death is revealed
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Shelley Fabares, known for her roles in TV sitcoms like "Coach," "One Day at a Time," and "The Donna Reed Show," as well as her music and films with Elvis Presley, died Saturday in Los Angeles after battling pneumonia.
- She had a long history of health issues, including autoimmune hepatitis and severe liver deterioration, leading to a liver transplant in 2000 that gave her a second chance at life.
- Fabares spoke openly about how her near-death experience changed her outlook, making her appreciate life’s fragility and value every moment.
- Her husband, actor Mike Farrell, described her as a source of love, strength, and kindness, emphasizing her personal legacy of warmth and generosity beyond her celebrated career.
- She is survived by her husband and daughter, Erin, with her family requesting privacy as they mourn her passing.
