She Walked Away from Hollywood to Battle a Mystery Illness — A ’70s Icon at 81

, was at the height of her career when frightening symptoms struck.

She described her first episode as an out-of-body experience, leaving her fearful and confused.

For nearly seven years, doctors couldn’t find the cause.
Her health continued to decline, putting her life in danger.

Born in 1944, Shelley began acting as a child and became a household name as Mary Stone.

She later starred in films with Elvis Presley and appeared in hit shows like Mork & Mindy and Barnaby Jones.

In 1989, she joined the sitcom Coach,

a role that made her an adult TV favorite.

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