Obituary of Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares (born January 19th, 1944 in Santa Monica, California) was a TV Actress who was best known for playing Christine Armstrong on the American TV sitcom "Coach". Shelley died on March 16th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a short but painful illness. She was not very old at only 82.

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Shelley Fabares Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Fabares, Shelley
Common Name: Shelley Fabares
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
Birth Date: January 19, 1944
Age: 82
Also Known As: Michele Fabares
Occupation: TV Actress

Net Worth: $1.5 Million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

Shelley's Family Tree

Birth Name: Michele Ann Marie Fabares
Father:
Mother:
Sister(s):

Smokey Fabares

Spouse/Partner:

Lou Adler (married 1964-divorced 1980)
Mike Farrell (married 1984-present)

Son(s):

Michael Farrell

Daughter(s):

Erin Farrell

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actress American Born on January 19th Born in 1944 Born in California Died from

Shelley's Notable Roles:

The Donna Reed Show (1958–1963)
Coach 1989–1997)

Quotable Quotes:

"If sex is a pain in the ass - roll over."

"Our greatest fear should not be of failure. but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter."

"There is a bedrock decency to people in the Midwest. They are thoughtful and ready to help you if something needs to be done." (IMDB)

"Now everyone dreams of a love faithful and true, But you and I know what this world can do."

"Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it."

"The trouble is, you think you have time."

"Shelley Fabares was pronounced dead at the scene. (V)"

"Shelley Fabares was a beloved actress and singer who brought light and joy to the entertainment industry for decades with her talent, grace, and kindness. Her legacy continues to live on in the hearts of those who were touched by her work. (V)"

"Shelley Fabares had a successful professional life as an actress, appearing on popular TV shows and in movies, and unfortunately her life was cut short due to an illness. (V)"

Is Ms. Shelley Fabares still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.