Could 2020 suck any more? Dawn Wells, known to everyone as Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island, passed away from coronavirus complications today in Los Angeles at the age of 82.
Born in Reno Nevada, she represented the state in the 1959 Miss America pageant before starting her TV career. She appeared in “77 Sunset Strip,” “Maverick,” “Bonanza,” “The Joey Bishop Show” and “Hawaiian Eye.” But she will always be known as Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island. Her innocent girl next door character was in stark contrast to Ginger's Hollywood glam.
And in answer to the age old question, Ginger or Mary Ann? Mary Ann every time...