Bob Denver Dead Since 2005, RIP Bob Denver Trending on Twitter in 2012

Bob Denver has been declared dead since 2005, however his death has been trending on Twitter in the year 2012.  One can find "R.I.P. Bob Denver" throughout Twitter and Facebook on Tuesday September 4.  

One Facebook user who noticed the silly trend wrote, "People on FB are announcing the death of Bob Denver from Gilligan's Island, if you're interested in stuff that happened 7 years ago."

‏A Twitter user named @RachelFederoff tweeted, "LOL i just realized that post on Bob Denver was old. Well i still miss him!"

On positive note, this trend has led people to appreciate and remember the works of late Denver, especially his goofy role as Gilligan on the TV sitcom Gilligan's Island.

For those who are not aware that the actor passed away 7 years ago, here are their tweets for your entertainment.

@Mavro_Arni wrote, "RIP Bob Denver. My childhood is slowing being stripped and chipped away. :-("

"RIP Bob Denver. You'll be missed. Thanks for the memories on your island," tweeted @Kristen_Howe
@ennelay added, "Sad to hear of Bob Denver's death. Loved his character of Maynard G. Krebs in Dobie Gillis."

R.I.P. Bob Denver!

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