Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, an actor and singer known for her roles in the sitcoms The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died Saturday in Los Angeles at the age of 82. Her family confirmed the passing, describing her as a celebrated performer and an extraordinary person in their lives.

Fabares was a television fixture for decades, with a career that included appearances on One Day at a Time and a musical career highlighted by the number-one hit song Johnny Angel. Beyond her sitcom work, she co-starred in three films featuring Elvis Presley and was married to actor Mike Farrell.