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Shelley Fabares, 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach' star, dies at 82
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Key Points:
- Shelley Fabares, known for her roles in "The Donna Reed Show" and "Coach," has died at age 82 in Los Angeles; her family confirmed her passing but did not disclose the cause of death.
- Fabares gained fame as a teen star on "The Donna Reed Show" and launched a successful singing career with the 1962 hit "Johnny Angel," reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- She appeared in several films, including three with Elvis Presley, and had a prolific television career with notable roles in "Brian's Song," "One Day at a Time," and "Coach," earning two Emmy nominations.
- Later in life, Fabares became an advocate for Alzheimer's awareness following her mother's diagnosis and underwent a liver transplant in 2000 after battling autoimmune hepatitis.
- She was married to actor Mike Farrell for over 40 years and is survived by him and her stepchildren.
