Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
- Shelley Fabares passed away at the age of 82 in Los Angeles, according to her family.
- She was known for her role as Mary Stone on 'The Donna Reed Show' from 1958 to 1963.
- Fabares had two Top 40 hits, including 'Johnny Angel', during her career.
- She also starred in the CBS sitcom 'One Day at a Time' and the show 'Coach'.
- Fabares underwent a liver transplant in 2000 after being diagnosed with progressive liver failure.
Shelley Fabares, an actor who was a fixture on television for decades from her days as a young teenager on 'The Donna Reed Show,' has died at the age of 82. She passed away in Los Angeles, as confirmed by her family in a statement to the Associated Press.
Fabares was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1944 and began her acting career as a child. Her first television credit came at age 10 on 'The Loretta Young Show.' She gained fame for her role in 'The Donna Reed Show' and had a successful music career with hits like 'Johnny Angel.'
In addition to her television work, Fabares starred in several films, including three with Elvis Presley. She also played significant roles in 'One Day at a Time' and 'Coach.' Fabares was married twice, and she was an advocate for Alzheimer's awareness, influenced by her mother's condition.
Fabares underwent a liver transplant in 2000 after being diagnosed with liver failure. Her family remembered her for her kindness and spirit, stating that she will be deeply missed both as a performer and as a person in their lives.
谢莉·法巴雷斯，‘约翰尼·天使’歌手及《唐娜·里德秀》和《教练》演员，享年82岁
谢莉·法巴雷斯是一位在电视界活跃了数十年的演员，她在《唐娜·里德秀》中作为年轻女孩的角色而成名，享年82岁。她在洛杉矶去世，家属向美联社证实了这一消息。
法巴雷斯于1944年出生在加利福尼亚州圣莫尼卡，小时候便开始演艺生涯。她10岁时在《洛雷塔·杨秀》上首次亮相，随后因在《唐娜·里德秀》中的角色而成名，并以《约翰尼·天使》等热门歌曲取得音乐成功。
除了电视工作，法巴雷斯还出演了多部电影，包括与埃尔维斯·普雷斯利合作的三部影片。她在《一日之计》和《教练》中也扮演了重要角色。法巴雷斯结过两次婚，并因母亲的病情而积极倡导阿尔茨海默病的意识。
法巴雷斯于2000年因被诊断为肝衰竭而接受了肝脏移植手术。她的家人表示将铭记她的善良和精神，称她不仅作为表演者而且作为生活中的人将被深深怀念。