Shelley Fabares, 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach' star, dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, a beloved actress known for her roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach', has passed away at the age of 82. She was also a successful singer who topped the Billboard charts with her hit single 'Johnny Angel'.
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She was a significant cultural figure in mid-20th-century American television and music, marking the end of a notable career.
Shelley Fabares, the actress and singer who starred in "The Donna Reed Show" and earned two Emmy nominations for her role in "Coach," has died. She was 82. Fabares died Saturday in Los Angeles surrounded by her loved ones, her family confirmed in a statement to the Associated Press. Her cause of death was not disclosed. "To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort," her family wrote, according to the outlet. "She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for." 'GOMER PYLE: USMC' STAR RONNIE SCHELL DEAD AT 94 AFTER DECADES-LONG CAREER "We will remember Shelley for her kindness, loyalty, wit, courage, and beautiful spirit. We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives," they added.
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