Shelley Fabares, ‘Coach’ and ‘The Donna Reed Show’ Star, Dies at 82

Home TV News Aug 23, 2026 2:40pm PT Shelley Fabares, ‘Coach’ and ‘The Donna Reed Show’ Star, Dies at 82 By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Ridley Scott Says ‘I’m Not a Filmmaker, I’m an Influencer’ 4 hours ago Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit 1 day ago Mark Ruffalo Fires Back After Paramount Slammed His Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Appalling and Fundamentally Dishonest’ 1 day ago See All Getty Images Shelley Fabares, the star of the classic sitcoms “The Donna Reed Show” and “Coach,” died on Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 82. Fabares’ family said in a statement, “We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives. We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so many. We ask that our family’s privacy be respected as we grieve. We take comfort in knowing that Shelley’s work and the memories she created with those who loved her will continue to live on.” Related Stories David O. Russell and Nicolas Cage's 'Madden' Sets Prime Video Streaming Release for November