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Actress and Singer Shelley Fabares Dies at 82

What happened

Actress and singer Shelley Fabares has died at the age of 82.

Why it matters

Fabares was a prominent television figure, known for her roles on 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' the latter of which earned her two Emmy nominations.

Context

Beyond her television work, Fabares achieved a No. 1 hit with the song 'Johnny Angel,' co-starred in three films featuring Elvis Presley, and was married to 'M*A*S*H' actor Mike Farrell.

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