Bob Denver died

James"Thunder"Early · 09-06-2005, 02:39 PM

Just heard it on my local news, I'll try and find a link.

Pus$y Galore · 09-06-2005, 02:40 PM

Aw - sorry to hear that, but it doesn't surprise me. I know he's been in rough shape for a while now.

Little Buddy's in the big Lagoon in the sky. Rest in peace Bob. I'll always think of you as that young, skinny Gilligan driving the Skipper nuts. I'll bet he saved your bunk for you.

HuntingtonM15 · 09-06-2005, 02:52 PM

RIP, Bob.

joefriday · 09-06-2005, 03:01 PM

You'll be missed by many! Thanks for the laughs!

jayman75 · 09-06-2005, 03:04 PM

Just found this... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050906/...tv/obit_denver

Pavan · 09-06-2005, 03:23 PM

Terrible news! Shocking, too. I'm sure there will be tributes for him in the coming days. Will let everyone know.

LOS ANGELES -
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 died Friday at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina of complications from treatment he was receiving for cancer, his agent, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Associated Press. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight."

Denver had also undergone quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year.

Denver's wife, Dreama, and his children Patrick, Megan, Emily and Colin were with him when he died.

"He was my everything and I will love him forever," Dreama Denver said in a statement.

Denver's signature role was Gilligan. But he was already known to TV audiences for another iconic character, that of Maynard G. Krebs, the bearded beatnik friend of
Dwayne Hickman's Dobie in the "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," which aired from 1959 to 1963.

"Gilligan's Island" lasted on CBS from 1964 to 1967, and it was revived in later seasons with three high-rated TV movies. It was a Robinson Crusoe story about seven disparate travelers who are marooned on a deserted Pacific Island after their small boat was wrecked in a storm.

The cast: Alan Hale Jr., as Skipper Jonas Grumby; Bob Denver, as his klutzy assistant Gilligan; Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer, as rich snobs Thurston and Lovey Howell;
Tina Louise, as bosomy movie star Ginger Grant; Russell Johnson, as egghead science professor Roy Hinkley Jr.; and
Dawn Wells, as sweet-natured farm girl Mary Ann Summers.

TV critics hooted at "Gilligan's Island" as gag-ridden corn. Audiences adored its far-out comedy. Writer-creator Sherwood Schwartz insisted that the show had social meaning along with the laughs: "I knew that by assembling seven different people and forcing them to live together, the show would have great philosophical implications."

Wildchats · 09-06-2005, 03:38 PM

This is sad. I loved Gilligan when I was growing up. I loved the Rescue From Gilligan's Island movie most of all. In fact, I was on ebay last nighgt looking at cover art for the many releases they did of that movie.

I know Alan and Bob are together. They made a great team, and I loved the show. One of the only few shows before the 1980's that I watched. It will always be one of my favorites. Sherwood did a great job with it.

My thoughts go out to Bob's family, friends, and finally his co-workers. Most importantly from Gilligan's Island: Sherwood Shwartz, Russel Johnson, Dawn Wells, and Tina Louise.

Munsters#1 · 09-06-2005, 03:55 PM

I love ya with all my heart, Bob.

Rest In Peace.

Jack1000 · 09-06-2005, 04:00 PM

Gilligan,

You will always be our "Little Buddy." Thank you for the laughs and joy that you brought to millions of viewers.

May you rest in piece.

Jack

Sid · 09-06-2005, 04:03 PM

Now there are only 3 castaways

TV DVD Fan · 09-06-2005, 04:05 PM

Oh boy, this news shocked me. I feel so misplaced.

He was great as Gilligan. I will host a tribute marathon of season three tonight in memory of the lil' buddy.

Episodes I'll watch will be posted here, they will all episodes that revolved solely around the little guy.

Damnit, why does it always have to happen to the good ones?

pat

Americansportzfan · 09-06-2005, 04:17 PM

RIP Bob.

I liked him as Gilligan, but I REALLY liked him in his series before Gilligan's Island, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, where he played Maynard G. Krebs. His famous line "Work?!?" was the best.

tvobscurities · 09-06-2005, 04:17 PM

Off to the great Minnow in the sky...

missjohnR · 09-06-2005, 04:33 PM

I'm so sad. I have always loved Bob. I was so LUCKY to meet him. He was promoting one of his books in the 90's and he was just down-to-earth. He was at Boarders in Richmond. He had his red shirt and white hat from when he played Gilligan. He also had jeans and had a gray blazer on top of his red shirt. My dad took pictures. Those pictures are now going to be memories.

RIP. Bob. Your now with the Skipper, and Mr. & Mrs. Howell.

Fleet · 09-06-2005, 04:36 PM

So sad.

I never thought that Russell Johnson would outlive Bob Denver.
I also didn't realize he had heart surgery.

09-06-2005, 02:40 PM	#2
Pus$y Galore Forum Veteran Missing My Boys... :(( Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Trawna Posts: 11,795	Aw - sorry to hear that, but it doesn't surprise me. I know he's been in rough shape for a while now. Little Buddy's in the big Lagoon in the sky. Rest in peace Bob. I'll always think of you as that young, skinny Gilligan driving the Skipper nuts. I'll bet he saved your bunk for you. __________________ If I don't see you in this world, I'll meet you in the next one.....don't be late James Marshall Hendrix Voodoo Chile The Forum Legend formerly known as TripperFan "religion is for people who are afraid of hell--spirituality is for people who have been through hell"---anonymous

09-06-2005, 03:01 PM	#4
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09-06-2005, 03:04 PM	#5
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09-06-2005, 03:23 PM	#6
Pavan Administrator Forum Veteran SO News/Reviews Director Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 21,286	Terrible news! Shocking, too. I'm sure there will be tributes for him in the coming days. Will let everyone know. LOS ANGELES - 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 died Friday at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina of complications from treatment he was receiving for cancer, his agent, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Associated Press. Denver's death was first reported by "Entertainment Tonight." Denver had also undergone quadruple heart bypass surgery earlier this year. Denver's wife, Dreama, and his children Patrick, Megan, Emily and Colin were with him when he died. "He was my everything and I will love him forever," Dreama Denver said in a statement. Denver's signature role was Gilligan. But he was already known to TV audiences for another iconic character, that of Maynard G. Krebs, the bearded beatnik friend of Dwayne Hickman's Dobie in the "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," which aired from 1959 to 1963. "Gilligan's Island" lasted on CBS from 1964 to 1967, and it was revived in later seasons with three high-rated TV movies. It was a Robinson Crusoe story about seven disparate travelers who are marooned on a deserted Pacific Island after their small boat was wrecked in a storm. The cast: Alan Hale Jr., as Skipper Jonas Grumby; Bob Denver, as his klutzy assistant Gilligan; Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer, as rich snobs Thurston and Lovey Howell; Tina Louise, as bosomy movie star Ginger Grant; Russell Johnson, as egghead science professor Roy Hinkley Jr.; and Dawn Wells, as sweet-natured farm girl Mary Ann Summers. TV critics hooted at "Gilligan's Island" as gag-ridden corn. Audiences adored its far-out comedy. Writer-creator Sherwood Schwartz insisted that the show had social meaning along with the laughs: "I knew that by assembling seven different people and forcing them to live together, the show would have great philosophical implications." __________________ Pß - Jack's Bistro - Three's Company Page and 8 Simple Rules Page SitcomsOnline.com News Blog -- The best news out there! SitcomsOnline.com DVD Reviews -- We are #1 in reviews!

09-06-2005, 03:38 PM	#7
Wildchats Forum Regular Mark Sinacori Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 628	This is sad. I loved Gilligan when I was growing up. I loved the Rescue From Gilligan's Island movie most of all. In fact, I was on ebay last nighgt looking at cover art for the many releases they did of that movie. I know Alan and Bob are together. They made a great team, and I loved the show. One of the only few shows before the 1980's that I watched. It will always be one of my favorites. Sherwood did a great job with it. My thoughts go out to Bob's family, friends, and finally his co-workers. Most importantly from Gilligan's Island: Sherwood Shwartz, Russel Johnson, Dawn Wells, and Tina Louise. __________________ "Whod'a thought, Chuck... six years ago we both met, had big dreams to move to LA, and now here we are, six years later, working Bob Barker's final episode of The Price Is Right together." (6/6/07) -Wildchats -Mark Sinacori

09-06-2005, 02:39 PM	#1
James"Thunder"Early Moderator Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 6,941	Bob Denver died Just heard it on my local news, I'll try and find a link. __________________ Esther Anderson: Get thee behind me, Satan, but I'm gon' get behind you, 'cause I'm gonna put my foot in your--- Life isn't fair and whining won't change it, so get over it and act like an adult.

09-06-2005, 02:52 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 Moderator Bruce & the ESB! 11/13/09 Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: MI Posts: 7,429	RIP, Bob.

09-06-2005, 03:55 PM	#8
Munsters#1 Banned!! Happy Holidays! Join Date: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 2,917	I love ya with all my heart, Bob. Rest In Peace.

09-06-2005, 04:00 PM	#9
Jack1000 Senior Member Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 1,507	Gilligan, You will always be our "Little Buddy." Thank you for the laughs and joy that you brought to millions of viewers. May you rest in piece. Jack

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09-06-2005, 04:05 PM	#11
TV DVD Fan Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,453	Oh boy, this news shocked me. I feel so misplaced. He was great as Gilligan. I will host a tribute marathon of season three tonight in memory of the lil' buddy. Episodes I'll watch will be posted here, they will all episodes that revolved solely around the little guy. Damnit, why does it always have to happen to the good ones? pat __________________ The new season of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" begins Monday, September 8th at 8 pm Eastern on Fox. Sarah Connor: Maybe if you spend your life hiding who you are, you might finally end up fooling yourself. - From the episode "Gnothi Seauton."

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Americansportzfan Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2005 Posts: 42	RIP Bob. I liked him as Gilligan, but I REALLY liked him in his series before Gilligan's Island, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, where he played Maynard G. Krebs. His famous line "Work?!?" was the best.

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09-06-2005, 04:33 PM	#14
missjohnR Forum Regular KELLIE PICKLER IS #1 Join Date: May 06, 2005 Location: Somewhere in the East where alot of people NEVER heard of. Posts: 431	I'm so sad. I have always loved Bob. I was so LUCKY to meet him. He was promoting one of his books in the 90's and he was just down-to-earth. He was at Boarders in Richmond. He had his red shirt and white hat from when he played Gilligan. He also had jeans and had a gray blazer on top of his red shirt. My dad took pictures. Those pictures are now going to be memories. RIP. Bob. Your now with the Skipper, and Mr. & Mrs. Howell. __________________ I am a Pollyanna and Proud of it. Kellie Pickler will always be number one. She is the TRUE American Idol. She proved it on Wednesday night.

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