Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Deadline · Aug 23, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET
- Coverage span: 7h 59m
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Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82(opens original report in a new tab)DeadlineTier B
Shelley Fabares Dead: ‘The Donna Reed Show’ Star & Elvis Leading Lady Was 82(opens original report in a new tab)Shelley Fabares, the actress known for her roles in The Donna Reed Show and several Elvis Presley movies, has died. She was 82. Fabares’ family, including M*A*S*H star husband Mike Farrell, announced that the 2x… — Deadline
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