Dawn Wells, 'Gilligan's Island' Star, Dead at 82

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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.

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.

Gilligan’s Island star Dawn Wells lost her battle with coronavirus on Wednesday, December 30. She was 82 years old.Publicist Harlan Boll announced Wells’ death on Wednesday, confirming she died of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles.Gilligan’s Island starred Bob Denver (Gilligan), Alan Hale Jr.

LOS ANGELES -- Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann among a misfit band of shipwrecked castaways on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan's Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19, her publicist said.