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Janice · 09-06-2005, 03:04 PM

Bob Denver, TV's Gilligan, Dead at 70

(AP) Bob Denver is shown at the TV Land awards held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in this...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bob Denver, whose portrayal of goofy first mate Gilligan on the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," made him an iconic figure to generations of TV viewers, has died, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 70. Denver, who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year, died at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina, according to agent Mike Eisenstadt. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight."

dawsongirl · 09-06-2005, 03:16 PM

I'm shocked.

Janice · 09-06-2005, 03:20 PM

Rest in Peace, Little Buddy.

Elvis Fonzie Dean · 09-06-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

I'm shocked.

Me too.Man this sucks.

Bobby F. · 09-06-2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Rest in Peace, Little Buddy.

Well said.

IMakeBurgers · 09-06-2005, 03:49 PM

Wow, Wake Forrest isnt very far from me...*ahem*

Whoa, that is very unexpected

Mr. Television · 09-06-2005, 03:55 PM

R.I.P. Bob. You were an important part of my childhood and I'll never forget you.

InspectorExstead · 09-06-2005, 04:03 PM

Oh my god...what a total shock. I can't believe this. I grew up watching Gilligan's Island when I was little and I still do. RIP Bob.

bossradio93 · 09-06-2005, 04:07 PM

Bob was exceptional on that series and will live on in continuous reruns and on DVD.

Thanks, little buddy!

A full-length of the article on the death of Bob Denver can be found here.

Yahoo! News/AP-September 6, 2005

Tundra Wolf · 09-06-2005, 04:11 PM

Aww man... RIP...

Kristina · 09-06-2005, 04:14 PM

Aww, I love Gilligan's Island. This is a sad day!

RIP

TJL · 09-06-2005, 04:32 PM

What a shame.

I read a few times that Mr. Denver wasn't too thrilled that Gilligan made it difficult to find work, since he will always be associated with that show, but he created a character that will live forever in syndication and in the hearts of the fans who grew up watching that show.

YoliUSA · 09-06-2005, 04:38 PM

Bob Denver

Fleet · 09-06-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by InspectorExstead

Oh my god...what a total shock. I can't believe this. I grew up watching Gilligan's Island when I was little and I still do. RIP Bob.

Me, too. Of all the shows I watched growing up, Gillgan's Island is probably the most familiar show- the one I remember most when I saw it back in the '60s.

I can't believe Russell Johnson has outlived Bob Denver- never thought that would happen. Let's hope Russell is doing well and is with us for a while longer.

Leigh Ann · 09-06-2005, 05:17 PM

RIP.

09-06-2005, 03:04 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Bob Denver, TV's Gilligan, Dead at 70 Bob Denver, TV's Gilligan, Dead at 70 (AP) Bob Denver is shown at the TV Land awards held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in this... LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bob Denver, whose portrayal of goofy first mate Gilligan on the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," made him an iconic figure to generations of TV viewers, has died, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 70. Denver, who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year, died at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina, according to agent Mike Eisenstadt. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight."

09-06-2005, 03:49 PM	#6
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09-06-2005, 03:16 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	I'm shocked.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest in Peace, Little Buddy.

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Tundra Wolf Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 730	Aww man... RIP...

09-06-2005, 04:14 PM	#11
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	Aww, I love Gilligan's Island. This is a sad day! RIP

09-06-2005, 04:32 PM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	What a shame. I read a few times that Mr. Denver wasn't too thrilled that Gilligan made it difficult to find work, since he will always be associated with that show, but he created a character that will live forever in syndication and in the hearts of the fans who grew up watching that show.
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09-06-2005, 05:17 PM	#15
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	RIP.