Russell Johnson, the Professor on Gilligan's Island, dead at 89

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Russell Johnson, who played the professor on "Gilligan's Island," died Thursday morning, his agent confirmed to TheWrap. He was 89.

Johnson died at his home in Washington state of natural causes.

Born in rural northeastern Pennsylvania, Johnson graduated from a private boarding school for orphaned children before joining the Air Force, flying dozens of combat missions in World War II -- including one that turned him into a real-life castaway in the Philippines in 1945. Johnson's B-25 bomber was shot down by heavy flak; he broke both his ankles during the mission, and received the Purple Heart.


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I didn't know he was a really a pilot in the Air Force and served in WW2.....

Sad day.

[Danny Gunz]

RIP in peace

[Marcov]

He couldn't get them off that damn island!


R.I.P Professor

[COVID-19]

Good innings.

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This man was a real hero.

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I could only hope to make it to 89.