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He passed away at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Centre in North Carolina, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Denver became one of TV's best-known faces when Gilligan's Island began in 1964. It ran on CBS until 1967 and then enjoyed frequent re-runs and also inspired three reunion movies.
After Gilligan, Denver starred in series such as Dusty's Trail and made guest appearances on shows including Fantasy Island and The Simpsons.
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