Those who grew up reading about Anne Shirley's pastoral life in Canada's Prince Edward Island in Lucy Montgomery Maud's novel Anne of Green Gables were thrilled to learn that the show was adapted for the small screen.. Anne with an E brought the orphaned tween to life, as well as her adoptive "parents" and the other residents of Avonlea.

7. Matthew, who has been having heart trouble, dies of a heart attack. Anne Shirley's real name is Dawn O'Day, she took the name Anne Shirley after she made the 1938 version of Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables was an immediate success, selling 19,000 copies in its first five months.

When Anne learns that Marilla is likely to go blind, she decides to stay at Green Gables and teach nearby so that she can care for Marilla, giving up her aspirations for a four-year degree.

"I think for legions of young women around the world who fell in love with the Anne of Green Gables films, Jonathan literally represented the quintessential boy next door," he … Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the "Anne of Green Gables" TV movies, died this week at age 48. 'Anne Of Green Gables' Star Jonathan Crombie Dead At 48 By Lauren Zupkus Jonathan Crombie, best-known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the "Anne of Green Gables" television mini-series, died of a brain hemorrhage on April 15. Much like Anne, Montgomery grew up with a deep love for nature. The series gained a loyal following during its run.

Thrilled by her future prospects, Anne goes home to Green Gables.

The granddaughter of Lucy Maud Montgomery has revealed a long and closely held family secret about how the author of Anne of Green Gables died..

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