Actress Shelley Fabares Dies at 81 from Pneumonia
Actress Shelley Fabares, known for roles in 1960s Elvis films and TV series, died of pneumonia at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family.
Actress Shelley Fabares died of pneumonia on Saturday at her Los Angeles residence, according to a statement from her family shared with People. Fabares, 81, had appeared alongside Elvis Presley in several 1960s movies, including "Girl Happy" and "Clambake," and later earned television credits on shows such as "The Donna Reed Show," "Coach," "One Day at a Time," "Mork & Mindy" and "Fantasy Island." She is survived by her husband, actor Mike Farrell, and his children, who were her stepchildren.
"She was a devoted wife, stepmother and loyal friend," her family said. The family confirmed that she passed away surrounded by loved ones.