Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
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Key Points:
- Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actress known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at age 82 in Los Angeles; no cause of death was provided.
- Born in 1944, Fabares began acting as a child and gained fame as Mary Stone on “The Donna Reed Show” from 1958 to 1963, also achieving success as a singer with two Top 40 hits.
- She co-starred in three Elvis Presley films and had notable TV roles including Francine Webster on “One Day at a Time” and Christine Armstrong on “Coach.”
- Fabares was married twice, including to actor Mike Farrell, and was an advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness; she underwent a liver transplant in 2000 after battling liver failure.
- Her family remembered her as a source of love, strength, and kindness, highlighting her impact both as a performer and as a cherished person in their lives.
