Dawn Wells -- the venerable actress who starred as the lively Mary Ann Summers in the iconic 1960s sitcom "Gilligan’s Island" -- died Wednesday of causes related to the coronavirus, Fox News confirmed via her publicist.
She was 82. Following news of Wells’ passing, tributes and well-wishes to the actress’s family and friends quickly circulated around social media.
Many shared their personal stories from moments when they had met the beloved performer who was known for taking the time to speak with everyone she met. "It was such a thrill for me to meet Dawn Wells when she came to see ‘Two and a Half Men,’" Jon Cryer wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. "She could not have been more lovely and gracious.
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