Shelley Fabares Dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, a veteran actress known for her roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach', has passed away at the age of 82 due to pneumonia, with her family confirming that she had previously been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and had undergone a liver transplant in 2000.

Fabares had a long and distinguished career in television and film, with numerous credits and awards to her name. She started acting at the age of 3 and made her first television appearance at the age of 10.

Fabares was married to Mike Farrell, a star of the TV series 'MAS*H', and is survived by her husband and stepchildren. She earned two Emmy nominations for her role in 'Coach' and appeared in numerous other TV shows, including 'One Day at a Time', 'Mork & Mindy', and 'Fantasy Island'.

Fabares also starred in several films, including three movies with Elvis Presley: 'Girl Happy', 'Spinout', and 'Clambake'. She played the role of Christine Armstrong, the TV reporter love interest and later wife of Craig T. Nelson's titular star, in the long-running ABC sitcom 'Coach'.

## Why it matters Shelley Fabares' death is a loss for the entertainment industry, with her family describing her as a 'source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort' and a 'devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member and loyal friend'. Her legacy will be remembered through her numerous TV and film credits, including her iconic roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach'.