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\u201cThe Donna Reed Show\u201d alum Shelley Fabares has died. She was 82.<\/p>\n

The actress\u2019s family confirmed she died while surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, People reported.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,\u201d\u00a0they wrote in a statement, describing her as a \u201cdevoted wife\u201d and \u201cloyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her.\u201d <\/p>\n

The statement continued, \u201cShe had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film,\u201d her family continued, highlighting her long-standing career as Mary Stone in \u201cThe Donna Reed Show\u201d from 1958 to 1965.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, she released her chart-topping hit \u201cJohnny Angel\u201d in 1962.<\/p>\n

This story is developing \u2026<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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