Dawn Wells, who became a star by playing Mary Ann on “Gilligan’s Island” has died. Her rep says Dawn died from COVID-19 related symptoms on Wednesday.
The show only ran 3 years — from 1964-1967, but it became a cultural phenomenon. The premise — Gilligan, the skipper et al hopped on a boat for a 3-hour tour — A THREE HOUR TOUR — and it became shipwrecked on a deserted island. The show was all about the hijinks of survival and the interaction with the hilarious characters, including Professor Roy and a very rich couple, Lovey and Thurston Howell III.
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After ‘Gilligan’s’ Dawn appeared in various TV shows, including “The Wild Wild West” and “Bonanza.” In all, she appeared in more than 60 series … and also appeared on Broadway and in movies.
Dawn’s show biz career actually began with beauty pageants … she was crowd Miss Nevada in the 1959 Miss America pageant.
After ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Dawn appeared in various TV shows, including “The Wild Wild West” and “Bonanza.” In all, she appeared in more than 60 series … and also appeared on Broadway and in movies.
Dawn’s show biz career actually began with beauty pageants … she was crowd Miss Nevada in the 1959 Miss America pageant.
Dawn was 82.
