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Shelley Fabares, star of *Coach* and *The Donna Reed Show*, dies at 82

HarZaviya summary · from 3 outlets

Most outlets reported Shelley Fabares' death at 82, noting her cause of death as pneumonia or a brief illness, and highlighted her roles in *Coach* and *The Donna Reed Show*. The News International mentioned the family revealing the cause to People, while Minute Mirror focused on remembering her legacy and confirmed her passing in Los Angeles.

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  1. Shelley Fabares's cause of death revealed

    Shelley Fabares, the actress beloved for her roles on The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died of pneumonia on August 22 at age 82, her family has confirmed, following a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. She passed away in Los Angeles...

  2. Minute Mirror 88% identical

    Shelley Fabares cause of death: Remembering the be...

    Shelley Fabares, the beloved actress best known for The Donna Reed Show and Coach, has died at the age of 82. Fabares passed away in Los Angeles on August 22, 2026, following a brief illness. Her family confirmed the heartbreaking news and remembered her as a source of love, strength, laughter and comfort to those around her. (EW.com⁠) Born on January 19, 1944, Fabares began working as an actre...

  3. The News International 89% identical

    'Coach' star Shelley Fabares' cause of death laid bare

    Shelley Fabares, star of Coach and The Donna Reed Show, died after suffering from pneumonia.The late actress' family revealed the cause of her death to People Thursday, as it was also revealed that the sitcom star underwent a liver...

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