Shelley Fabares, Beloved Donna Reed Show & Coach Star Dies at 82

Published Aug 23, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2022 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant. Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show. Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far. She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism. During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Shelley Fabares has sadly passed away at 82 years old. Her family confirmed her death in a statement, remembering Fabares not only for her decades-long career in entertainment but also for the warmth and compassion she brought to everyone around her. They also expressed their gratitude for the years they shared with her and asked for privacy. More to come... This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. The Donna Reed Show