{"id":6470,"date":"2026-08-23T22:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T22:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2026-08-23T22:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T22:06:33","slug":"shelley-fabares-coach-and-the-donna-reed-show-star-dies-at-82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6470","title":{"rendered":"Shelley Fabares, \u2018Coach\u2019 and \u2018The Donna Reed Show\u2019 Star, Dies at 82"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\tShelley Fabares, the star of the classic sitcoms \u201cThe Donna Reed Show\u201d and \u201cCoach,\u201d died on Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 82.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6468\">Mark Ruffalo Called Out Over \u2018Extremist and Antisemitic Messaging\u2019 by Simon Wiesenthal Center, Creative Communities For Peace<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tFabares\u2019 family said in a statement, \u201cWe will miss her deeply \u2014 not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives. We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so many. We ask that our family\u2019s privacy be respected as we grieve. We take comfort in knowing that Shelley\u2019s work and the memories she created with those who loved her will continue to live on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFabares starred as the Stone family daughter Mary in \u201cThe Donna Reed Show,\u201d which ran for 275 episodes from 1958 to 1966. Fabares appeared in 192 episodes and left the series in 1965. On ABC\u2019s \u201cCoach,\u201d which ranf or 199 episodes from 1989 to 1997, she played Christine Armstrong, a TV news anchor and the romantic interest of Craig T. Nelson\u2019s college football coach Hayden Fox.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFabares also had a brief career as a singer during her time on \u201cThe Donna Reed Show,\u201d notching a No.1 hit with her 1961 track \u201cJohnny Angel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSome of Fabares\u2019 other TV credits include \u201cThe Little People,\u201d \u201cForever Fernwood,\u201d \u201cThe Practice,\u201d \u201cHello, Larry,\u201d \u201cHighcliffe Manor,\u201d \u201cFantasy Island,\u201d \u201cOne Day at a Time\u201d and \u201cThe Love Boat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6466\">Katseye Earns First No. 1 on Albums Chart; Phoebe Bridgers Debuts at No. 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tFabares was born in Santa Monica, Calif in January 1944. Her mom, Elsa, started her modeling career at a young age, which naturally led to roles on TV. Her aunt, Nanette Fabray, was a well-known Broadway star and film supporting player who also transitioned to TV roles.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFabares was married to actor Mike Farrell, known for his long run on CBS\u2019 \u201cMASH,\u201d for more than 42 years. In the 1980s and \u201990s, Farrell and Fabares were active in numerous political and social causes including protesting U.S. activities in Central America and the anti-nuclear movement that took root in Southern California.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tLike Farrell, Fabares was active behind the scenes on industry matters as a longtime SAG member. She was involved in steering the early SAG Awards ceremonies. 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