Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Summary
Shelley Fabares, a longtime television actor and singer, died at age 82 in Los Angeles. She was known for roles on shows like "The Donna Reed Show," "One Day at a Time," and "Coach," and for her 1960s hit song "Johnny Angel."Key Facts
- Shelley Fabares was born in 1944 in Santa Monica, California.
- She started acting as a child, with her first TV appearance at age 10.
- She played Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show" from 1958 to 1963.
- She also acted in movies with Elvis Presley and had two Top 40 music hits.
- Later, she acted in CBS’s "One Day at a Time" and "Coach."
- Fabares had a liver transplant in 2000 after suffering progressive liver failure.
- She was married twice, most recently to actor Mike Farrell since 1984.
- Her family praised her for kindness, strength, and her caring nature.
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