Dawn Wells, an icon of 1960s television, died on December 30th, 2020, at the age of 82. Wells was born on October 18th, 1938, in Reno, Nevada. She was an active student and left Reno to attend Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, on a drama scholarship. Wells' breakout role was as Mary Ann Summers on the television show "Gilligan's Island" from 1964 to 1967. She portrayed the quick-witted, resourceful farm girl who often saved the day. In the 1970s and 1980s, Wells worked notably in television while also pursuing her passion for theatre. In total, she was cast in more than 40 different television movies and series, including her last series, "Bonanza: The Next Generation," in 1988. In addition to her acting career, Wells was actively involved with the Special Olympics and the USO, and she authored a successful book on health and fitness. Wells will be remembered for her talent, role-playing success, and her spirit of giving. She is preceded in death by her parent, Joe and Louise Wells.