Born Today, Oct 18, 1938, Mary Ann -- I mean Dawn Wells! Over 60 roles, mostly TV - but probably best known as Mary Ann on TV's Gilligan's Island! #botd Fun Fact: Graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a degree in theater arts and design | Classic Movie Hub

Dawn Wells was an American actress best known for her beloved role as the cheerful and resourceful Mary Ann Summers on the classic television series “Gilligan’s Island.” Born in 1938 in Nevada, she first gained attention as Miss Nevada before finding her way into acting. Wells brought warmth, humor, and a down-to-earth charm to Mary Ann, making the character a favorite among fans for generations. Beyond the iconic sitcom, she enjoyed a diverse career in theater, television, and film, while also

Dawn Wells, who starred as girl-next-door Mary Ann in the 1960s hit TV show "Gilligan's Island," died of complications from COVID-19. She was 82. Read more at https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-12-30/dawn-wells-dead-gilligans-island-mary-ann | Los Angeles Times

#SundayMorning Passage Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island," dies at 82 of COVID-19 complications. In 2016, Mo Rocca caught up with the actress at the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival where the descendants of U.S. Presidents descend on the quaint town of Marshfield. https://cbsn.ws/3o3qlwN | CBS Sunday Morning