Dawn Wells dead at 82

[MikaelaMuppet]

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

Dawn Wells, who starred as the demure Mary Ann in long-running sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednseday of causes related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles. She was 82.

www.chicagotribune.com

 

[D'Snowth]

"Long-running"? GILLIGAN'S ISLAND only lasted three seasons.

But still, that's a shame - especially dying from COVID.

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

Some articles were saying that she was suffering from dementia.

 

[D'Snowth]

My nana eventually succumbed to dementia, and likewise, my papaw ended up succumbing to Alzheimer's. Sadly, they both seem to be something that runs in the family, particularly on my mom's side.

 

[LittleJerry92]

Sad, big Gilligan’s Island Fan. This virus can **** itself.

 

[fuzzygobo]

So Ginger is the last surviving castaway?
Dawn Wells was the same age as my mom. She was still making commercials until a few years ago, and still looked pretty hot.

Maybe she meant long-running in terms of syndication.

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

So Ginger is the last surviving castaway?
Dawn Wells was the same age as my mom. She was still making commercials until a few years ago, and still looked pretty hot.

Maybe she meant long-running in terms of syndication.

Yes.

 

[MikaelaMuppet]

My nana eventually succumbed to dementia, and likewise, my papaw ended up succumbing to Alzheimer's. Sadly, they both seem to be something that runs in the family, particularly on my mom's side.

Sad, big Gilligan’s Island Fan. This virus can **** itself.

She also had a fall in 2017 and almost died after she underwent the surgery.