Dawn Wells, actress known for her role in “Gilligan’s Island,” dies of COVID-19

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Dawn Wells, who played the beloved Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom ‘Gilligan’s Island., passed away today at the age of 82.

It was his publicist who confirmed that the death occurred in Los Angeles today as a result of complications related to COVID-19.

In addition to acting credits in television, film, and theater, her other real-life roles included a teacher and motivational speaker.

El elenco de “Gilligan’s Island” designed by de izquierda, Russell Johnson, Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer, Alan Hale Jr., Bob Denver, Judith Baldwin and Dawn Wells. (WALLY FONG)

Born in Reno, Nevada, Wells represented her state in the Miss America pageant in 1959 and soon turned to an acting career. Her first television roles appeared on such shows as “77 Sunset Strip”, “Maverick” and “Bonanza”..

Then came “Gilligan’s Island”, a silly and personal show that became an unexpected but indelible part of popular culture.

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