Shepard, who acted opposite Elvis Presley in 1958’s King Creole and 1966’s Paradise, Hawaiian Style, and appeared in more than 30 TV Westerns, died Jan. 17 at a hospital in Burbank, Calif. of pneumonia brought on by respiratory failure.

Jan Shepard, the actress best known for starring as Betty Howard in the 1960s soap “The Clear Horizon,” died earlier this month. She was 96 years old. According to Shepard’s son, Hollywood prop master Brandon Boyle, via The Hollywood Reporter, the actress died on Jan. 17 in Burbank from pneumonia brought on by respiratory failure.

Jan Shepard died at a hospital in California on January 17. Her death was caused by pneumonia brought on by respiratory failure. She starred alongside the rock n roll icon in his 1958 movie King Creole as well as 1966's Paradise, Hawaiian Style. She also had a successful TV career away from the big screen.

Shepard, who starred alongside Elvis Presley in the movies King Creole and Paradise, Hawaiian Style, has died at the age of 96 after suffering from pneumonia

Shepard, famed for her roles in classic TV Westerns and films, has died at age 96. Shepard passed due to pneumonia-induced respiratory failure. She is remembered for iconic appearances in shows like 'Rawhide,

Shepard, who starred opposite Elvis Presley in the 1958 film King Creole, has died at the age of 96. The Hollywood golden age actress died on January 17 at a hospital in Burbank, California from pneumonia,

Shepard, who made the rounds on television in dozens of series and co-starred opposite Elvis Presley in film on two occasions, died January 17.

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Actor Jan Shepard has passed away. She was 96. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Shepard died on January 17 at Providence St Joseph Medical Center in Burbank of pneumonia brought on by respiratory failure.