Russell Johnson, who for three years was better known as The Professor from Gilligan’s Island, has died at the age of 89.
Johnson was the last remaining male member of Gilligan’s Island. Bob Denver (Gilligan) died in 2005, Alan Hale Jr (Skipper) died in 1990, Jim Backus (Thurston Howl III) died in 1989 and Natalie Schafer (Mrs Howl) in 1991.
The two remaining cast members are Tina Louise (Ginger) who is 79 and Dawn Wells (Mary-Ann) now aged 75.
Gilligan’s Island ran for three seasons from September 26, 1964 to September 4, 1967. It was about seven castaways marooned on an island.
Johnson played the Professor Roy Hinkley, a high school science professor who could build anything out of coconuts and bamboo but was incapable of repairing the boat.
After Gilligan’s Island, Johnson had small roles in Dallas, Gunsmoke, The FBI and Ironside.
Johnson died of natural causes at his Washington state home.
Gilligan’s Island Theme Song complete
Gilligan’s Island Theme Season 1 (Professor not included in lyrics)
Gilligan’s Island Theme Season 2 and 3 (Professor added to lyrics)
Isle Thing – Weird Al Yankovic
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