Dawn Wells, known to classic television fans for playing Mary Ann on the iconic ‘60s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island”, has passed away at the age of 82.
The actress‘ rep confirmed Wells’ death to ET Canada. She died “peacefully Wednesday morning in Los Angeles due to complications from COVID-19.” RELATED: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star David L.
Lander Dead At 73, Celebs Pay Tribute Wells, who was one of the last surviving members of the regular “Gilligan’s Island” cast, beat out 350 actresses for the role of Mary Ann Summers, the girl-next-door castaway, appearing on the series from 1964 to 1967. “There hasn’t been a Mary Ann on the air for I don’t know how long,” Wells said in a 2008 video interview with the TV Academy Foundation. “There hasn’t been a