News Gilligan’s Island Star Bob Denver Died at Age 70 in 2005, But News of His Passing Was a Hot Topic on Facebook Today By admin on Friday, September 2, 2011 For some reason, many Facebookers were mourning the passing of Bob Denver and posting news of his death as if it had happened today when in fact it took place six years ago. MSNBC story is here. Bob Denver Gilligan's Island Previous Post Next Post Related Posts News From SCTV to Schitt’s Creek, Catherine O’Hara Was Unforgettable, by Steve Stav News Lucia in Purgatorio, by Mark Erickson Music News Remembering Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst, by Steve Stav