Shelley Fabares, Star of ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ Dies at 82 - The Hollywood Reporter

Actress Shelley Fabares, known for her roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' has passed away at age 82. The article reviews her long career, including her music success and notable television performances.
Why it matters
Fabares was a significant figure in mid-century American television, and her death marks the end of a notable era in entertainment history.
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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