Shelley Fabares, actress and singer, dies at 82

American actress and singer Shelley Fabares has died at the age of 82 in Los Angeles. Her family confirmed her passing on Saturday, August 22, 2026, noting she died surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness.

Fabares enjoyed a prolific career spanning over five decades. She rose to fame as a teenager playing Mary Stone on ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and later gained a new generation of fans as Christine Armstrong on the sitcom ‘Coach’. Her musical career also saw significant success; her 1962 single ‘Johnny Angel’ reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Throughout her career, she appeared in several films alongside Elvis Presley, including ‘Girl Happy’, ‘Spinout’, and ‘Clambake’. She was also known for her roles in ‘One Day at a Time’ and various television productions alongside stars such as Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra. She is survived by her husband, actor Mike Farrell.