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Dawn Elberta Wells [1] (October 18, 1938 – December 30, 2020) was an American actress best known for her role as Mary Ann Summers in the sitcom Gilligan's Island.
Dawn Wells was best known for playing Mary Ann Summers on Gilligan's Island, but she also had a long and diverse career in theatre, film, and television. She passed away in 2020 at age 82, leaving behind a legacy of acting, mentoring, and philanthropy.
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- Reno, Nevada, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Dec 30, 2020 · Dawn Wells, who played the lovable castaway Mary Ann Summers on “Gilligan’s Island,” died in Los Angeles on Wednesday from Covid-19 complications, her publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to CNN.
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Dec 30, 2020 · The actress, who played Mary Ann Summers on the hit show, passed away at 82 in Los Angeles. She had been struggling to pay off medical bills and faced IRS penalties after losing her home in 2008.
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Dec 30, 2020 · Dawn Elberta Wells was born in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 18, 1938, the only child of Joe Wesley Wells, a real estate developer, and Evelyn (Steinbrenner) Wells. Dawn majored in chemistry at Stephens ...
Dec 30, 2020 · Dawn Elberta Wells was born in Reno, Nevada, on Oct. 18, 1938. Her father was a real estate developer and her mom a homemaker. “My parents divorced when I was four, but I did not grow up in a ...
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Dec 30, 2020 · The actress, who also appeared in TV shows and films, passed away of COVID-19-related causes in Los Angeles. She was the last surviving member of the cast of the 1960s sitcom, known for her gingham dress and shorts.
