53 minutes ago
2
Shelly Fabares died of pneumonia, her family has confirmed.
The “Coach” alum’s family confirmed her cause of death to People Thursday. She was previously diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and in 2000 received a liver transplant.
Fabares was 82 years old.
Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesThe actress died Saturday after a brief illness, her family previously confirmed.
“To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter and comfort,” they wrote in a statement to People, describing her as a “devoted wife” and “loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her.”
“She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued and cared for,” the statement continued. “For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film.”
This story is developing…
Welcome to the Page Six Community!
Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.
In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.
Simply put, keep it civil.
Your post will/might be rejected if it contains:
- Spam
- Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind
- Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author
User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice:
- Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected
- Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments
- Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk
So, how can you be a power user?
- Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across.
- 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions!
- Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules.
Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!
English (US)