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Actor Mike Farrell posted an emotional Instagram tribute after the death of his wife, actress Shelley Fabares (82), praising her as a loving partner and highlighting her iconic roles—from The Donna Reed Show to Coach and her 1960s films—while noting their marriage since 1984 and asking for privacy as they grieve.
Shelley Fabares, the actress-singer known for The Donna Reed Show and Christine Armstrong on Coach, has died in Los Angeles at 82. The entertainer earned two Emmy nominations for Coach and scored a No. 1 hit with Johnny Angel in 1962. Her career spanned television and film (including Elvis Presley collaborations) and later voice work for Superman projects; she also became an Alzheimer's awareness advocate after her mother’s diagnosis and underwent a liver transplant in 2000. She was married to M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell for more than 40 years and is survived by him and her stepchildren.
Shelley Fabares, star of The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died at 82 in Los Angeles. She played Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show (192 episodes) and Christine Armstrong on Coach (198 episodes), earned two Emmy nominations in the early 1990s, and had a No. 1 hit with Johnny Angel. Her career included Elvis films and teen-friendly titles; she later faced health challenges, including a liver transplant in 2000, and supported Alzheimer’s awareness and organ donation.
Actress Janet Landgard, known for her roles in "The Swimmer" and "The Donna Reed Show," has passed away at the age of 75 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Landgard, who starred alongside Burt Lancaster in "The Swimmer," was praised by actor Paul Petersen for her beauty and talent. She began her career as a model before making her onscreen debut in "The Donna Reed Show" in 1963. Landgard also appeared in other films and TV shows before leaving show business.