Dawn Wells, best known as Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island, dies at 82 of COVID-19 complications

Dawn Wells, best known as Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island, dies at 82 of COVID-19 complications

Dawn Wells – who is best known for her work starring as Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island – has died at 82 of causes related to COVID-19.

Her publicist Harlan Boll announced on Wednesday that the actress had died in Los Angeles.

She starred on the iconic show throughout its storied run from 1964 to 1967. 

Tough times: Dawn Wells – who is best known for her work starring as Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island – has died at 82 of causes related to COVID-19

Signature role: She starred on the iconic show throughout its storied run from 1964 to 1967

Signature role: She starred on the iconic show throughout its storied run from 1964 to 1967