The actress Tina Louise, always connected to her fellow Gilligan’s Island rolemate Dawn Wells, remembers her today as a very wonderful person. ‘
Wells died today from complications of Covid-19 at the age of 82.
Louise has a low profile on Gilligan’s Island Over the years, they have wandered off to appear in the revivals or recharges or even discuss the program, which ended in 1967 but survives in syndication.
Louise said via Twitter and later with the New York Post she wants everyone to remember Wells’ sunny disposition.
Dawn was a very wonderful person. “I want people to remember her as someone who always had a smile on her face,” Louise told the New York Post. ‘Nothing is more important than family and she was a family. She will always be remembered. ‘
Louise heard the news of Wells’ passing during a call with a friend. “Nobody wants to get that kind of news – especially on the way with this terrible disease.”
She is now the last surviving member of the cast, who made a “three-hour tour” a television beacon during the first run of 1964-1967.
“We were part of the amazing show that everyone loves and was especially a great comfort, especially in these times,” Louise said.
And in response to the centuries-old “Ginger or Mary Ann” debate, Louise refused to vote. “There is a character for every person. “Everyone can identify with another person,” she said. “We were always a family. She had huge fans. ”
I will always remember Dawn’s kindness with me. We participated in the creation of a cultural landmark that still brought comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. I hope people will remember her the way I do – always with a smile on her face. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/teFLyVv07C
– Tina Louise (@TheTinaLouise) 31 December 2020