Im grateful that God has given me so many friends and fans who care, or it would all be too ….overwhelming. Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on Gilligans Island, says she is broke and accepting donations from fans via GoFundMe. Now, here I am, no family, no husband, no kids and no money. It works closely with GoFundMe, especially in connection with raising and distributing funds in a low-cost and effective manner., registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Wells, who played the sweet Mary Ann on the 1960s comedy about bumbling castaways, lamented her state in a shoutout to fans on Facebook. She continued: “I thought I was taking all the proper steps to ensure my golden years. is an independent is independent from GoFundMe and maintains a separate board of directors and a different CEO and CFO. Gilligan’s Island star Dawn Wells said Wednesday that she’s broke and would be grateful to those willing to offer support. “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.” “Wow! 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,” she wrote. Wells thanked fans for the outpouring of financial support in a Facebook post on Wednesday.ĥ0 CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN 2018 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW The page was created by a friend of Wells. 27 and has since received more than $136,000 in donations as of Friday afternoon. A GoFundMe page to help Wells was set up on Aug. Dawn Elberta Wells (Octo December 30, 2020) was an American actress known for her role as Mary Ann Summers on the CBS sitcom Gilligan's Island. The 79-year-old actress, who played Mary Ann Summers on the famous 1960s sitcom, was recently hospitalized for two months due to an unspecified medical issue. Gilligan’s Island star Dawn Wells is seeking approximately $180,000 from fans in oder to pay off her financial debt, which includes medical bills.