'Donna Reed Show,' 'Coach' Actress Was 82
Actress Shelley Fabares, known for her roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' has passed away at the age of 82 following a brief illness. She was a prominent figure in television for decades and was married to actor Mike Farrell.
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Fabares was a significant cultural figure in mid-20th-century American television, and her passing marks the end of a notable career in classic sitcoms.
Shelley Fabares, the wholesome daughter on The Donna Reed Show who went on to star opposite Elvis Presley in three movies and as Craig T. Nelson’s independent wife on Coach , has died. She was 82.
Fabares died Saturday in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her family announced. Survivors include her husband, M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell, whom she married in 1984.
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