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BLUEFIELD — The legacy of Mercer County’s internationally famous adopted son, Bob Denver, is living on through Little Buddy Radio. Denver, who died Sept. 2, 2005 at the age of 70, was known worldwide for his 1960s television roles of Gilligan on “Gilligan’s Island” and Maynard G. Krebs on “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.” He and wife, Dreama, who grew up in Bluefield, moved to Mercer County in June of 1991. “Bob loved this area,” Dreama said, reminiscing on her husband’s appreciation of West Virginia. “He just thought the people were the best people in the world.” Dreama said...

Bob Denver, the bumbling namesake of "Gilligan's Island" who embarked on what was supposed to be a three-hour tour and endeared himself to generations of TV fans, has died at age 70. He 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 on Tuesday.

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."

LOS ANGELES May 18, 2005 — Bob Denver, star of the 1960s television show "Gilligan's Island," is recuperating from quadruple heart bypass surgery, his agent said Wednesday. Denver, 70, had the surgery recently after a checkup revealed problems, said his Los Angeles-based agent, Mike Eisenstadt. He is recuperating at his West Virginia home. Denver portrayed the title character in the sitcom about a group of castaways stranded on a desert isle. Hardcore 'Star Wars' Fans Await Opening 'The Riddler' Frank Gorshin Dies at 72 Slideshow: Cannes Film Festival Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not...