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American Actress and Singer Shelley Fabares Dies at 82

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What happened

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

Why it matters

Fabares was a prominent figure in television and music, known for her starring roles in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach', as well as her No. 1 hit single 'Johnny Angel'.

Context

Beyond her television work, Fabares co-starred in three films with Elvis Presley and earned two Emmy nominations for her performance in 'Coach'.

She was married to actor Mike Farrell, known for his role in 'M*A*S*H'.

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