Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Actress and singer Shelley Fabares, known for her roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach', has passed away at age 82. She was a prominent television figure for decades and had a successful early music career.
Why it matters
Fabares was a significant cultural figure in mid-20th-century American television, and her passing marks the end of a notable career in entertainment.
Shelley Fabares, an actor who was a fixture on television for decades from her days as a young teenager on “The Donna Reed Show,” through “One Day at a Time” and “Coach,” has died. She was 82.
She died Saturday in Los Angeles, her family said in a statement to The Associated Press. No cause was given.
“To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,” her family wrote. “She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.”
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