Elvis Presley's co-star Shelley Fabares dies at 82

American actress and singer Shelley Fabares, known for her role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show and her starring roles in three films with Elvis Presley, has died in Los Angeles.

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American actress and singer Shelley Fabares has passed away at the age of 82. According to a statement provided by her family to the Associated Press, Fabares died in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 22. No official information regarding the cause of the artist's death was shared.

Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1944, Fabares began her acting career as a child. The artist, who was introduced to television screens at the age of 10, became widely known for her portrayal of the character Mary Stone in the series “The Donna Reed Show,” which she joined in 1958.

In her film career, Fabares left a lasting impression, particularly through the productions in which she starred alongside Elvis Presley. She appeared with Presley in the 1965 film “Girl Happy,” the 1966 film “Spinout,” and the 1967 film “Clambake.”

In addition to her acting, Shelley Fabares also pursued music, and she remained one of the recognizable figures of American popular culture through her roles in television and cinema.