The Death List

[HairOfTheDog]

The Professor has Died



Russell Johnson, who played Professor Roy Hinkley on Gilligan's Island, died of natural causes at his home in Washington today. I don't think I ever saw him in anything else, except maybe a Twilight Zone episode?

Johnson was on the show from 1964 to 1967. Johnson was not in the original opening of the show. He and Mary Ann were referred to as "The rest." But Bob Denver, who played Gilligan, insisted that they be included and that happened later.

The only surviving members of the original cast are Mary Ann, played by Dawn Wells and Ginger, played by Tina Louise.

Johnson was married to his third wife. He passed away in hospice, surrounded by his wife and 2 kids.

Johnson was 89. RIP.