'Coach' star Shelley Fabares dies at 82
What's the story
Hollywood is mourning the loss of beloved actor Shelley Fabares, who passed away at 82. The news was confirmed by her family on Monday. They revealed that she died in Los Angeles over the weekend, surrounded by loved ones. "To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort," the statement read.
Family tribute
Family remembers her as 'devoted wife, cherished stepmother'
The family further said, "She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her."
"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."
Career highlights
Her early career and breakout role
Born on January 19, 1944, in Santa Monica, California, Fabares started acting at age three.
She made her TV debut at 10 with a role in The Loretta Young Show.
Her breakout role came in 1958 when she joined the cast of The Donna Reed Show as Mary Stone.
This role not only made her a household name but also launched her singing career with the hit song Johnny Angel.
Later years
Her later career and personal life
Fabares continued to shine in Hollywood with roles in Coach and guest appearances on various shows like The Rockford Files, The Love Boat, and Murder She Wrote.
She also starred in three movies with Elvis Presley: Girl Happy (1965), Spinout (1966), and Clambake (1967).
In her personal life, she was married to music producer Lou Adler from 1964 to 1980, and later tied the knot with M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell in 1984.
May she rest in peace.