Bob Denver R.I.P.

[Fierce Critter]

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."

[Paper Hearts]

Aww

Poor Gilligan.

[JaneDead]

wow he was 70. i really had no idea that was his age. i had not seen him in recent years though either.

*pours some beer on the curb*

[Mikielikesit]

Goodbye old friend I spent many a day when I was younger enjoying Gilligans Island you made a deep impression on my childhood thank you...and rest in peace