Shelley Fabares, beloved star of The Donna Reed Show and Coach, was at the height of her career when frightening symptoms struck.<\/p>\n
She described her first episode as an out-of-body experience, leaving her fearful and confused. For nearly seven years,<\/p>\n
doctors couldn\u2019t find the cause. Her health continued to decline, putting her life in danger.<\/p>\n
Born in 1944, Shelley began acting as a child and became a household name as Mary Stone. She later starred in films<\/p>\n
with Elvis Presley and appeared in hit shows like Mork & Mindy and Barnaby Jones. In 1989, she joined<\/p>\n
the sitcom Coach, a role that made her an adult TV favorite. At the same time, her mysterious illness silently progressed.<\/p>\n
Eventually, doctors discovered her liver was failing due to an autoimmune disorder. At 56, she underwent a lifesaving<\/p>\n
liver transplant in 2000. The recovery was long and difficult, both physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n
Shelley later admitted to battling depression before finding gratitude for her second chance at life.<\/p>\n
Through it all, her husband, MASH* star Mike Farrell, was by her side, providing constant love and support. Now 81, Shelley Fabares lives a quiet life away<\/p>\n
from Hollywood. Her story of survival and resilience continues to inspire. As she reflects, \u201cOur time here is so limited\u2026 every second is a gift.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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