Actress Shelley Fabares, best known for her roles alongside Elvis Presley in 1960s musical films, has died of pneumonia, her family confirmed Thursday to People magazine.
Family Confirms Passing
The family released a statement Thursday announcing Fabares’ death, attributing the cause to pneumonia. No further details regarding the date or location of her passing were immediately disclosed.
Career Highlights: Elvis Presley Co-Star
Fabares earned a prominent place in pop-culture history through her on-screen partnership with Elvis Presley. She costarred with the King of Rock and Roll in multiple classic musical comedies during the 1960s, most notably Girl Happy (1965) and Clambake (1967). These films remain enduring fan favorites within the Presley catalog.
Television Legacy
Beyond her film work with Presley, Fabares achieved widespread fame as Mary Stone on the long-running sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966). Her 1962 single “Johnny Angel” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning a gold record. She later returned to television success in the 1990s as Christine Armstrong on the sitcom Coach, earning two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
As we reported, Fabares’ career spanned six decades across film, television, and music.
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