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Dawn Wells, Mary Ann On ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ Dies At 82
Star Dawn Wells, who increased to popularity playing the character Mary Ann on the 1960s comedy “Gilligan’s Island,” passed away Wednesday in Los Angeles at the age of 82.
Wells passed away of causes connected to COVID-19, her press agent Harlan Boll informed various media outlets.
Born in Reno, Nevada, Wells initially studied chemistry in college prior to establishing an interest in the arts.
After representing Nevada in the 1960 Miss America pageant, she relocated to Los Angeles to try an acting profession.
Wells did visitor areas on programs like “77 Sunset Strip,” “Surfside 6” and “Hawaiian Eye” prior to being cast in 1964 as one of 7 castaways stranded on “Gilligan’s Island.”
She beat out Raquel Welch for the function of Mary Ann, which caused her being stated among TELEVISION Guide’s “50 Sexiest Stars of All Time” in 2005.
Nevertheless, Wells’ character was dealt with as an afterthought throughout the very first season of “Gilligan’s Island.” Neither she nor star Russell Johnson, who played the teacher, got screen credits and were described as “the rest” in the program’s opening signature tune.
That altered in the 2nd season when the lyrics were modified to consist of “the professor and Mary Ann.”
After “Gilligan’s Island” ended its run in 1967, Wells played Mary Ann in numerous TELEVISION films, spinoff series and cameos, and worked as manufacturer on the TELEVISION films “Surviving Gilligan’s Island” and “Return to the Bat Cave” with Adam West.
Wells likewise appeared in programs like “Growing Pains,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Baywatch,” along with in numerous phase productions consisting of the nationwide trips of “Chapter Two” and “They’re Playing Our Song.”
She likewise ran the Movie Casts Bootcamp for 7 years in Idaho.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of “Gilligan’s Island” in 2014, Wells composed a book, “A Guide to Life: What Would Mary Ann Do?”
In 2018, after she reported remaining in hard monetary straits due to her illness, fans raised almost $200,000 for her.
Wells is made it through by her relative, Weslee Wells.
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Star Dawn Wells, who increased to popularity playing the character Mary Ann on the 1960s comedy “Gilligan’s Island,” passed away Wednesday in Los Angeles at the age of 82.
Wells passed away of causes connected to COVID-19, her press agent Harlan Boll informed various media outlets.
Born in Reno, Nevada, Wells initially studied chemistry in college prior to establishing an interest in the arts.
After representing Nevada in the 1960 Miss America pageant, she relocated to Los Angeles to try an acting profession.
Wells did visitor areas on programs like “77 Sunset Strip,” “Surfside 6” and “Hawaiian Eye” prior to being cast in 1964 as one of 7 castaways stranded on “Gilligan’s Island.”
She beat out Raquel Welch for the function of Mary Ann, which caused her being stated among TELEVISION Guide’s “50 Sexiest Stars of All Time” in 2005.
Nevertheless, Wells’ character was dealt with as an afterthought throughout the very first season of “Gilligan’s Island.” Neither she nor star Russell Johnson, who played the teacher, got screen credits and were described as “the rest” in the program’s opening signature tune.
That altered in the 2nd season when the lyrics were modified to consist of “the professor and Mary Ann.”
After “Gilligan’s Island” ended its run in 1967, Wells played Mary Ann in numerous TELEVISION films, spinoff series and cameos, and worked as manufacturer on the TELEVISION films “Surviving Gilligan’s Island” and “Return to the Bat Cave” with Adam West.
Wells likewise appeared in programs like “Growing Pains,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Baywatch,” along with in numerous phase productions consisting of the nationwide trips of “Chapter Two” and “They’re Playing Our Song.”
She likewise ran the Movie Casts Bootcamp for 7 years in Idaho.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of “Gilligan’s Island” in 2014, Wells composed a book, “A Guide to Life: What Would Mary Ann Do?”
In 2018, after she reported remaining in hard monetary straits due to her illness, fans raised almost $200,000 for her.
Wells is made it through by her relative, Weslee Wells.
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