Russell Johnson Dead at Age 89

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Russell Johnson, the actor whose genius Professor Roy Hinkley was always one coconut away from inventing a way off "Gilligan’s Island," has died of natural causes. He was 89.

He was the last surviving male character from the cast. Now only Ginger and Mary Ann remain. R.I.P. Professor.

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[The New Sheriff of Rock Ridge]

Even though that series was canceled before I was born, I still feel like I grew up with those 7 stranded castaways. I didn't realized he was 89.

He was the perfect straight man for the rest of the crew's antics.

Professor Roy Hinkley: Listen, Gilligan, how far down was she? How many feet?
Gilligan: Professor, in navy circles, we don't say "feet". We say "fathoms".
Professor Roy Hinkley: Alright, how many fathoms?
Gilligan: Oh I don't know, about 15 feet.

The Professor: [to Skipper and Gilligan] I would say it was a geological phenomenon caused by volcanic activity beneath the Earth's surface resulting into concentration of heat at a specific location.
Gilligan: That makes sense to me, but there's one thing I don't understand.
The Professor: Oh, what's that?
Gilligan: How come the ground got so hot underneath our feet?

RIP Professor