He was 88. George Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and was a key defensive assistant for the dominant Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s, died Tuesday, Jan. 7. Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and a former ambassador to Ireland, died June 18, her daughter confirmed to The New York Times. Cause of death. Gilligan, meanwhile, was happiest keeping both squarely in the friend camp. Mary Kay Letourneau, a teacher who married her former sixth-grade student after she was convicted of raping him in a case that drew international headlines, died July 6. The 22-year-old died after six months in a coma. Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life was published in 1976 and immediately caught on with a generation torn by the cultural revolution of the time, sorting through mid-life struggles, marital problems, changing gender roles and questions about identity. Learn more about managing a memorial . We love Mary Ann because she is the future, the hope of our world, he wrote. Is cancer increasing or decreasing? He's pictured here withactor Ross Martin. 'Gilligan's Island' star Dawn Wells dies of COVID-19 complications at 82. [19], Wells organized and founded SpudFest, an annual family film and festival in Driggs, Idaho,[19] which was sponsored by Idaho Potatoes. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Her parents divorced when she was 4. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Primal Information has reached out to her rep for comment on Dawn Wells health issues and health history. Young women especially seemed to embrace the courts Jewish grandmother, affectionately calling her the Notorious RBG, for her defense of the rights of women and minorities, and the strength and resilience she displayed in the face of personal loss and health crises. He also worked with Redford in Brubaker and The Electric Horseman.. Country star Mac Davis, who launched his career crafting the Elvis hits A Little Less Conversation and In the Ghetto, and whose own hits include Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me, died Sept. 29. She was 71. Pete Hamill, the self-taught, street-wise newspaper columnist whose love affair with New York inspired a colorful and uniquely influential journalistic career and produced several books of fiction and nonfiction, died Aug. 5. Ross rose to fame as the lead vocalist of one of jazzs most well-respected groups, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. He was 83. During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites such as Well Meet Again, and The White Cliffs of Dover.. You had to be a real man to understand Ginger, and Mary Ann wouldve gone to the prom with you and been your best friend. He was 75. Rivera began acting at a young age, but she rose to national attention playing a lesbian teen on Glee, which aired from 2009 until 2015 on Fox. Joe Morgan, the Hall of Fame second baseman who became the sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for baseballs artificial turf era, died Oct. 11. Cause of death. The Rev. Dawn Wells, the actress best known for her role as Mary Ann in the '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," died Wednesday from COVID-19 complications, her . He was 80. James Lipton, an actor-turned-drama-school-dean who got hundreds of Hollywood luminaries to open up about their life and art and became an unlikely celebrity himself as the longtime host of Inside the Actors Studio, died Monday, March 2. Knights career carried her from Kansas to Hollywood and then to the New York theater and London and back to Hollywood. On December 30, 2020, actor Dawn Wells died at age 82 due to complications from COVID-19. #RIPDawnWells. Her charitable efforts included working as chair of the Terry Lee Wells Foundation, focusing on women and children in Northern Nevada, and she received the Elephant Sanctuary Trumpeting Award for her work with the Elephant Sanctuary. Dawn Addams, the British-born film actress who appeared in romantic roles in the 1950's with such stars as Charlie Chaplin, Spencer Tracy and David Niven, died of cancer Tuesday in a London . memorial page for Dawn Wells (18 Oct 1938-30 Dec 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 220386501, citing Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada , USA . In recent years, she had a recurring role as Phyllis Van de Kamp (the mother-in-law of Marcia Cross character) in the long-running ABC show Desperate Housewives, gaining one of her many Emmy nominations. Horn died of complications from the coronavirus. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. Please reset your password. Following Gilligan's Island, Wells embarked on a theater career, appearing in nearly 100 theatrical productions as of July 2009. Top Indian actor Rishi Kapoor, a scion of a famous Bollywood family, died April 30. She is survived by her stepsister, Weslee Wells. She eventually blossomed into the role of a belle, culminating with her being crowned Miss Nevada in 1959 and competing in the 1960 Miss America pageant. Away from her iconic role on Gilligan's Island Dawn was also known for her roles in the 1976 film The Town That Dreaded Sundown as well as in the 1990s film Lover's Knot. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Wells' wardrobe included a gingham dress and shorts that modestly covered her belly button, with both costumes on display in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Museum. Airing amid the real-life tumult of the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement and unrest on college campuses, viewers welcomed the corny sitcom as wholesome escapism. He was 84. He shared the prize later that year with the Protestant leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, David Trimble, for their efforts to end the sectarian violence that plagued the region for three decades and left more than 3,500 people dead. He was 80. Donations in her name can be made to The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald Tennessee, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum or The Shambala Preserve outside Los Angeles. In her free time, she enjoyed fly fishing, oil painting, ice skating, cooking . He was 80. Along with his MythBusters fame, Imahara was known for starring on Netflixs White Rabbit Project. He became popular in Hollywood for his talents in electronics and recently showcased his creation of a fully animatronic Baby Yoda. the eldest of the three children of Jennie (ne Tim; family name originally Tein) and Charles Emanual Schafer, both of German-Jewish descent.. Schafer began her career as an actress on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in 1941 to work in films. He was 81. Max von Sydow, the self-described shy boy-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and later to moviegoers everywhere when he played the priest in the horror classic The Exorcist, died Sunday, March 8. In 2020, there were 602,350 cancer deaths; 284,619 were among females and 317,731 among males. He was 84. Wells had just turned 82 in October this year. Wells had small roles in the early-1960s films Palm Springs Weekend and The New Interns, and later starred with Michael Dante in the independent 1975 film Winterhawk, playing a Western settler kidnapped by a Native American chief. He was also a comedian. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "She could not have been more lovely and gracious. He was 88. Reiner was the father of actor-director Rob Reiner, who tweeted that his heart is hurting. For his career, from 1967-86, he had a 311-205 record with a 2.86 ERA, 3,640 strikeouts and 61 shutouts. He was 85. Lehrer died peacefully in his sleep, according to PBS. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "Watching her unfailing good cheer, her optimism is never in question. "I'm very sad," said. She also released a 1993 cookbook titled Mary Ann's Gilligan's Island Cookbook with co-writers Ken Beck and Jim Clark, including a foreword by Denver who portrayed Gilligan. Rolling Stone magazine put Eddie Van Halen at No. We've received your submission. You have permission to edit this article. She was a little more of a Goody Two-shoes than I am., Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. or redistributed. He was 72. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Walker emerged from New Yorks Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s and he was a founding member of the band Circus Maximus. In an influential career that spanned decades and continents, Allen started drumming in Nigeria's Lagos in the 1960s and formed a partnership with Fela Kuti, composer, singer, bandleader and saxophonist. She was 77. [1], In 1959, Wells was crowned Miss Nevada and represented her state in the Miss America 1960 pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Elizabeth Wurtzel, whose blunt and painful confessions of her struggles with addiction and depression in the best-selling Prozac Nation made her a voice and a target for an anxious generation, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, at age 52. Jim Lehrer, co-host and later host of the nightly PBS "NewsHour" that for decades offered a thoughtful take on current events, died Thursday, Jan. 23. Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, died July 30 of complications from the coronavirus. Just 5-foot-9, Wynn was packed with power. Wells added during a 2008 interview with the Television Academy Foundation. He was 98. Wells was also a former Miss Nevada. Dawn Wells, who played the beloved girl-next-door Mary Ann Summers on Gilligans Island, died Wednesday in Los Angeles after battling COVID-19. He hit more than 30 homers twice with Houston, including a career-high 37 in 1967 at the pitcher-friendly Astrodome. Try again later. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: Zero class, Man charged with hitting teen in downtown St. Louis violated bond more than 50 times, Is Kim Gardner right? Her publicist says Wells died early Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Los Angeles, of causes related to COVID-19. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "You can go anywhere and say 'Ginger or Mary Ann?' Dawn Wells married her husband talent agent Larry Rosen on October 27, 1962. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Dawn Wells, the actress best known for playing Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island," has died at the age of 82. Jerry Sloan, the coach who took the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 on his way to a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame, died May 22. He was 85. Wells was also involved in humanitarian and charity work. He was 76. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Kaline was the youngest player to win the American League batting title in 1955 at age 20 with a .340 batting average. She was 82. Joseph Sikora salary: How much was Joseph Sikora paid for Power? Im so grateful that I got to enjoy the work she loved doing. Morgan was a two-time NL Most Valuable Player, a 10-time All-Star and won five Gold Gloves. Fans of the former Gilligan's Island star also took to social media to post about their memories of the adored actor. Helen Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her rousing feminist anthem I Am Woman and recorded a string of other hits, died Sept. 29. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. She was given a name and location Kansas farm girl. Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in St. Stratton was one of the survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese aerial attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. Death 30 Dec 2020 (aged 82) . Wells was 82, and, according to The New York . Karlen is pictured in center. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dawn Wells (220386501)? A dear dear friend of mine with a big heart was trying to help me with some common issues we all understand and some must face. He was 85. Now, here I am, no family, no husband, no kids and no money. Carter insists Dawn's rejected Bennett's advances, but says he won't stop contacting her. He was 68. He also claims Bennett told him, "If I am visited by one cop, if I am served with papers, It's game on!". Hugh Downs, the genial, versatile broadcaster who became one of televisions most familiar and welcome faces with more than 15,000 hours on news, game and talk shows, died July 1 at age 99. Bobby Mitchell, the speedy Hall of Famer who became the Washington Redskins' first black player, died April 5. [25], Wells lent her support to the Denver Foundation, a West Virginia charity chaired by Dreama Denver, widow of Wells' Gilligan's Island co-star Bob Denver. She wrote the book A Guide to Life: What Would Mary Ann Do? in honor of the 50th anniversary of Gilligans Island.. He was best known for leading some 600 protesters in the Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Fred Dean, the fearsome pass rusher who was a key part of the launch of the San Francisco 49ers' dynasty, died Oct. 14 due to complications from the coronavirus. Nevertheless, Wells noted that she was popular, proof that the bell of the ball doesnt have to be a belle.. Dawn Elberta Wells was born in Reno, Nev., on Oct. 18, 1938. The actress has been through a lot, starring in more than television shows and 70 theatrical productions. [26], Wells married Larry Rosen, a talent agent, on October 27, 1962. He was 96. The Tragic Death Of Gilligan's Island Star Dawn Wells. The Rev. Dawn Wells, the girl-next-door actress and former beauty queen who played the sweet Mary Ann Summers on the iconic CBS sitcomGilligans Island, died Wednesday morning. Here she is with Sean Connery in 1964. Kapoors popular hits included Bobby"; Laila Majnu, a story of legendary Indian lovers; Karz (Debt"); Chandni (Moonlight); Kabhi Kabhie (Sometimes); Saagar (Sea). Winner of a lifetime achievement Grammy earlier this year, Prine was a virtuoso of the soul, if not the body. Former Washington Redskins assistant coach Joe Bugel, regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in NFL history, died June 28. When producers started adapting James Cameron's True Lies for television, they understood why it hadnt been done sooner. Learn more about merges. The Cameroon-born saxophonist, who gained international fame with his 1972 song Soul Makossa, died in a hospital in the Paris region, Thierry Durepaire said. Tina Louise, 86, who played Ginger the movie star, is the last surviving member of a cast that included Bob Denver as the title character; Alan Hale Jr. as the Skipper; Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer as wealthy passengers Thurston and Lovey Howell, and Russell Johnson, known as the Professor. Then came Gilligan's Island, a goofy, good-natured comedy that aired from 1964-67 that became an unlikely but indelible part of popular culture. Her publicist, Harlan Boll, announced her death, according to Variety. I was raised by a very good mother and a great dad.. He won an endurance race, competed in dragsters and became an iron man in IndyCar and NASCAR. John McNamara, who managed the Boston Red Sox to within one strike of a World Series victory in 1986 before an unprecedented collapse on the field extended the team's championship drought into the new millennium, died July 28. Failed to report flower. Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island (an iconic character on an iconic show), is broke after a "life-threatening surgery" and is soliciting donations to get herself back on her. She was 82. Year should not be greater than current year. Dawn Wells Death Wells passed away on December 30, 2020, at age 82, in Los Angeles, California, due to causes related to COVID-19. Dawn Wells -- famously known for playing Mary Ann Summers on the iconic TV show, "Gilligan's Island" -- is now sadly suffering from dementia and needs some court help with an overzealous fan according to new legal docs. Former Sen. Paul Sarbanes, who represented Maryland for 30 years in the Senate as a leader of financial regulatory reform and drafted the first article of impeachment against Republican President Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal as a congressman, has died, his son said. She was 82. He retired following the 1995 season with 347 wins, 173 losses and six ties, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997. Very sad." Shula surpassed George Halas league-record 324 victories in 1993. American actress Dawn Wells has died of causes related to Covid-19 at the age of 82. Chef Floyd Cardoz, who competed on Top Chef, won Top Chef Masters and operated successful restaurants in both India and New York, died Wednesday, March 25 of complications from the coronavirus, his company said in a statement. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show Jeopardy! for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Nov. 8. Wells, an actress best known for playing Mary Ann Summers on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island, died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19. I am amazed at the kindness and affection I have received from the current outpouring in regards to the Go Fund Me Page that is grabbing so much attention and want to address it. He was 65. She was a hard worker. He worked on NBC's Today and Tonight shows, the game show Concentration, co-hosted the ABC magazine show 20/20 with Barbara Walters and the PBS series Over Easy and Live From Lincoln Center.. Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday, April 1 after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Liberty High student killed in St. Charles shooting could heal you with a smile, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Dawn Wells (pictured right), the beloved American actor who played Mary Ann Summers on the 1960s hit TV show Gilligan's Island, died on Dec. 30, 2020. Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities and the last president of the American League, died Sept. 8. (Bobby Bank/Getty Images) Wells starred as the unapologetic "good girl" who was stranded. His civil rights work stretched back more than six decades, to his first sit-in demonstrations in the 1940s in Peoria, Ill. The girl next door Mary Ann the show Gilligan's Island) [sic]", Another added: "Sad to hear that "Mary Ann" from Gilligan's Island died yesterday of COVID. Wells also was a journalist for a brief time and hosted the Australian news showMidday, where she interviewed celebrities like Eddie Murphy, Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks. Murphy is best known for a daring heist in 1964 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, where he and other thieves used a bathroom window they had unlocked earlier to steal the famed Star of India sapphire bigger than a golf ball along with other precious gems. Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann among a misfit band of shipwrecked castaways on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island, died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19, her publicist. And I always win."[13]. In a statement confirming her death, he spoke of how "There is so much. She was 83. [10][11], In 2005, Wells consigned for sale her original gingham blouse and shorts ensemble from her signature role. He was 91. Express.co.uk has the latest on the sad death of the star. ", Furthermore, musician and singer Jeff Scott Soto recalled growing up watching "Gilligans" and tweeted that "Even as a young boy, I always knew 'Mary Ann' was the prettier and smarter than the 'movie star'. A national treasure affectionately known as "Mr. Motor Racing," the balding Moss had a taste for adventure that saw him push cars to their limits across many racing categories and competitions. Dawn Elberta Wells (October 18, 1938 December 30, 2020) was an American actress known for her role as Mary Ann Summers on the sitcom Gilligan's Island. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She transferred to the University of Washington in Seattle, where she graduated in 1960 with a degree in theater arts and design. TV movies spinoffs from the series followed, including 1978's Rescue from Gilligan's Island, but Wells also moved on to other TV guest roles and films including the 2002 vacuum cleaner salesman comedy Super Sucker" with Jeff Daniels. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Wells passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday of . "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 spent the majority of the 1970s and 1980s touring in theater productions, notably the second national (bus and truck) tour of Neil Simon's Chapter Two (in the role of Jennie Malone), and replacing Lorna Luft as Sonia Walsk in the second national tour of They're Playing Our Song. Try again later. We love her because we need her emotional support and her belief that all will turn out well We love Mary Ann because of Dawn Wells.. Her cheerful disposition will always be missed," one Twitter user wrote. She was 85. Pointer often sang lead and was an essential member of the group through its early hits including Yes We Can Can and Fairytale. She would leave for a short and modest solo career in 1977 as her sisters went on to have several mega-hits without her. Wright had her breakthrough with 1971's Clean Up Woman, which combined elements of funk, soul and R&B. Wells would also reprise her role as Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island' reunion shows 'Rescue From Gilligan's Island,' 'The Castaways on Gilligan's Island,' 'The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island' and 'Gilligan's Planet.' He was 81. Lewis was the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists, a group led by the Rev. A 5-foot-7 dynamo known for flapping his left elbow at the plate, Little Joe could hit a home run, steal a base and disrupt any game with his daring. She did end up acknowledging her need and accepted more than $180,000 in donations. A friend of Dawn Wells has set up a GoFundMe asking her fans to help pay off $194,000 in IRS penalties and hospital bills. Later, she underwent an intensive program at the Communications Research Institute at Hollins College, now Hollins University, in Roanoke, Virginia, that gave her the skills to control her stutter and to speak in public. [EXPLAINER]Bridgerton: Reg-Jean Page opens up on Simons restricted costumes[INSIGHT]. Ennio Morricone, the Oscar-winning Italian composer who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and often haunting soundtracks for such classic Hollywood gangster movies as The Untouchables and the epic Once Upon A Time In America, died July 6. A 15th-round draft pick from Grambling, Davis began his NFL career by playing both offense and defense for the Cleveland Browns in 1958 and 59. Dustin Diamond's Death Proves There is Still Much For Researchers to Learn About Cancer He was 74. ", Wells' lovely ways were backed up by someone else who had met her more than once and wanted to share their experiences with the star. We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. He was 82. Schwartz had a distinguished nearly 40-year career in corporate America with CBS, Viacom and Westinghouse Broadcasting. I thought I was taking all the proper steps to ensure my golden years. He was 87. He was 92. Wendell Goler, a longtime White House correspondent for Fox News Channel who reported on government since the presidency of Ronald Reagan, died March 5 at age 70. He was 85. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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David Jason on filming 'uncomfortable' Only Fools and Horses scenes. Anne Cox Chambers, a newspaper heiress, diplomat and philanthropist who was one of the country's richest women, died Jan. 31 at the age of 100. She was bright, fair-minded and reasonable, and I like to think thats what I brought to her. Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock n roll whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, died May 9 after battling bone cancer. Welch became one of the nation's most well-known and highly regarded corporate leaders during his two decades as GE's chairman and chief executive, from 1981 to 2001. He was 84. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2010. Catherine Zeta-Jones shares snap with Michael ahead of baby news. [15] She also had a one-woman show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 1985. Hall of Famer Lou Brock, one of baseballs signature leadoff hitters and base stealers who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series in the 1960s, has died. Last chance! A Reno, Nevada, native, Wells was Miss Nevada in the 1959 Miss America pageant before she was cast in Gilligans Island in 1964. He was named 1974s entertainer of the year by the Academy of Country Music and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was my guiding light. The younger Reiner starred as Archie Bunkers son-in-law on All in the Family and directed When Harry Met Sally. Dawn is survived by her stepsister, Weslee Wells. Martin Luther King Jr. and later led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, died July 17 at age 95. Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died May 4 at his home, the team said. Roger Kahn, the writer who wove memoir and baseball and touched millions of readers through his romantic account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in "The Boys of Summer," died Thursday, Feb. 6. Pat Saperstein. Before pursuing her dreams in Hollywood, Wells was crowned . By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Market data provided by Factset. He was 84. Wells. In 1999, he directed Aa Ab Laut Chalein (Lets Go Back). All the ingnues were auditioning, and I got it. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. She was molded by me, from me., Wells said the values and principles of Mary Ann mirrored her own and are timeless: I know this because the core of Mary Ann is really me. Everett. He was 81. While some of the cast most notably Louise, who declined to appear in three made-for-TVGilligans Islandmovies from 1978-82 expressed dismay over being typecast, the angelic Wells embraced the shows enduring popularity and was grateful to the fans who, for years, sometimes obsessively, expressed their affinity for her and the character she played. What's more Carter says a handful of employees at the assisted living facility where she resides have witnessed Bennett's intensity. And he used his platform and passion for racing to help others. ", Dawn Wells starred as the lively Mary Ann Summers in the iconic 1960s sitcom 'Gilligans Island.' [4], In 2014, Wells released What Would Mary Ann Do? We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. Phyllis Somerville, an actor with a lengthy career of roles in film, television and Broadway productions, died July 16. 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