Shelley Fabares died from pneumonia, according to People, days after her family announced the actress had passed away following a brief illness.
The Coach star died Saturday in Los Angeles at 82.
Fabares had faced significant health issues over the years, including autoimmune hepatitis and a liver transplant in 2000.
She is survived by her husband, MASH* star Mike Farrell, and her stepchildren.
In a family statement, Fabares was remembered as a “source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort” and as someone whose warmth and generosity made a lasting impression on those around her.
“She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for,” the family said.
Craig T. Nelson, who starred opposite Fabares for nine seasons on ABC’s Coach, also paid tribute to his longtime co-star.
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“Shelley was a great and grand lady… just a rock,” Nelson told Entertainment Weekly. “She was a foundational part of my life during the run of Coach.”
He described her as someone who remained calm and supportive even amid the chaos of production.
“She always had a smile,” Nelson said. “She was welcoming in the midst of chaos and always someone I could go to for advice and counsel.”
Fabares and Nelson played married couple Christine and Hayden Fox on Coach, which ran from 1989 to 1997.
The role earned Fabares two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
