Dawn Wells, ‘Gilligan’s Island’s’ Mary Ann, Dies of COVID at 82

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Natalie Oganesyan editorDawn Wells, the “Gilligan’s Island” star who died Dec.

Dreama Denver, the wife of the late Bob Denver, who famously portrayed Gilligan on "Gilligan’s Island," is remembering her dear friend Dawn Wells, who died on Wednesday of COVID-19 related causes. Denver and Wells' friendship spanned four decades.The two were close over the years, as Wells played Mary Ann Summers on "Gilligan's Island" opposite Bob, who died in 2005.

Dawn Wells, the girl-next-door actress and former beauty queen who played the sweet Mary Ann Summers on the iconic CBS sitcomGilligan's Island, died Wednesday morning. She was 82.

Actress Tina Louise, forever linked to her fellow Gilligan’s Island castmate Dawn Wells, remembered her today as “a very wonderful person.”

Tina Louise is speaking out following the death of her "Gilligan’s Island" co-star Dawn Wells. Louise, 86, the only remaining original cast member who is still living, said in a statement after the news of Wells death on Wednesday that she was "sad to learn of Dawn’s passing." "I will always remember her kindness to me, Louise said. "We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time.

Gilligan's Island, died Wednesday in Los Angeles of causes related to COVID-19. She was 82.

who died at age 82 Wednesday in Los Angeles after battling COVID-19. “I’m very sad,” said Louise, who infamously declined to appear in revivals and reboots or discuss the show over the decades since it ended in 1967.“Dawn was a very wonderful person.

Fans have been taking to social media to mourn the death of “Gilligan’s Island” star Dawn Wells, who passed away at age 82 on Wednesday. According to a rep for the late actress — who played Mary Ann on the iconic sitcom — she passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

DAWN Wells, who famously played the role of Mary Ann on CBS’ 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island, died on Wednesday morning at the age of 82. She passed away in Los Angeles, California from complications due to Covid-19, according to Deadline.

She could not have been more lovely and gracious. I’m so grateful that I got to enjoy the work she loved doing.

Dawn Wells -- the venerable actress who starred as the lively Mary Ann Summers in the iconic 1960s sitcom "Gilligan’s Island" -- died Wednesday of causes related to the coronavirus, Fox News confirmed via her publicist. She was 82.

Iconic sitcom star Dawn Wells has sadly passed away due to complications relating to COVID-19. The beloved actress lost her battle with the virus on December 30, her publicist confirmed. She was 82. As fans mourn her loss, we’re looking back at her career highlights — here’s five things to know about Dawn.

Wells also published a book,in honor of s 50th anniversary in 2014, writing about the meaning of the Mary Ann character and the cultural shifts that have occurred since she was on the island. Her death leaves co-star Tina Louise, who played Ginger, as the sole surviving cast member of the beloved show.Following the news of Wells' death, famous friends and fans took to social media to pay tribute to the actress whom many grew up watching and loving.«It was such a thrill for me to meet Dawn Wells when she came to see» Jon Cryer shared.

according to Variety.A Reno native, Wells was Miss Nevada in the 1959 Miss America pageant before she was cast in “Gilligan’s Island” in 1964. The Sherwood Schwartz-helmed sitcom ran on CBS until 1967 and included several TV movies and spinoff series.She also wrote a 2014 memoir, “What Would Mary Ann Do?: A Guide to Life,” that riffed on her sweet and lovable character.

Dawn Wells, who famously played Mary Ann Summers, has died. She was 82.

Dawn Wells, known to classic television fans for playing Mary Ann on the iconic ‘60s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island”, has passed away at the age of 82.

Dawn Wells has sadly died.

Dawn Wells, best knows for playing the girl-next-door castaway Mary Ann on the iconic TV comedy series Gilligan’s Island, died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles from complications due to Covid-19. She was 82.