Shelley Fabares, who starred alongside Elvis Presley in three movies, has died at 82. Fabares’ family confirmed in a statement that she died in Los Angeles on Saturday surrounded by her loved ones. “To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,” her family said. “She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, 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.” Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1944, Fabares debuted on television as a child star on Letter to Loretta. Later she starred as Mary Stone in The Donna Reed Show before playing Christine Armstrong on the sitcom Coach. In 1965, she appeared opposite Presley in Girl Happy, their first film together, and later co-starred with him in Spinout and Clambake. “We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives,” her family said.
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