The Donna Reed Show Star Shelley Fabares Dies at 82…see more

Shelley Fabares, the beloved actress and singer best known for The Donna Reed Show and Coach, has died at 82.

Fabares died Saturday, August 22, in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Her family confirmed that she was surrounded by loved ones.

For millions of viewers, Fabares became a familiar face through her role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show. She joined the series in 1958 and quickly became one of television’s most recognizable young stars.

But her career went far beyond television.

During her time on The Donna Reed Show, Fabares also launched a successful singing career. Her 1962 hit “Johnny Angel” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the songs most closely associated with her name.

She later appeared alongside Elvis Presley in three films: Girl Happy, Spinout, and Clambake.