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Star of 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show' Was 82
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Shelley Fabares, known for her roles in “The Donna Reed Show” and “Coach,” died at age 82 in Los Angeles, with her family expressing deep sorrow and gratitude for her legacy.
- She starred as Mary Stone on “The Donna Reed Show” from 1958 to 1965 and earned two Emmy nominations for her role as Christine Armstrong on “Coach” during the 1990s.
- Fabares also had a successful singing career with a No. 1 hit “Johnny Angel” and appeared in films alongside Elvis Presley and other notable actors.
- Beyond acting, she was active in political causes with husband Mike Farrell and contributed to the Screen Actors Guild’s leadership and awards ceremonies.
- After a liver transplant in 2000, Fabares became an advocate for organ donation and supported the Alzheimer’s Association following her mother’s diagnosis.
