Tony Dow has died aged 77 – two days after false reports he had passed away. The actor – who played Wally Cleaver in the long-running sitcom ‘Leave It to Beaver’ – died Wednesday morning (27. 07.
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Leave It to Beaver star Tony Dow, who portrayed Wally Cleaver on the 1950s sitcom, has died at age 77.
The late actor’s death was announced Tuesday, July 26, via his official Facebook page.
“It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning. Tony was a beautiful soul – kind, compassionate, funny and humble,” his management team wrote, per NBC News. “It was truly a joy to just be around him. His gentle voice and unpretentious manner was immediately comforting and you could not help but love him. The world has lost an amazing human being, but we are all richer for the memories that he has left us.”
The post continued: “From the warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us fortunate enough to know him personally — thank you Tony. And thank you for the reflections of a simpler time, the laughter, the friendship and for the feeling that you were a big brother to us all. We will miss you.”
Dow’s death comes two months after his wife, Lauren Shulkind, announced that her husband had “once again been diagnosed with cancer.”
“Dear friends and fans of Tony Dow, I have some very sad news to share with you,” she wrote via his official Facebook at the time, Variety noted. “Unfortunately, Tony has once again been diagnosed with cancer. He is approaching this reality so bravely, but it is truly heartbreaking. We want to thank you in advance for your caring thoughts. Our Love, Lauren & Tony.”
Dow portrayed Beaver’s older brother, Wally, on the 1950s sitcom from 1957 to 1963. He later reprised the beloved role for another six years on The New Leave It to Beaver, which aired from 1983 to 1989, as well as in the Still the Beaver TV movie in the early ‘80s.
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Tony Dow has died aged 77 – two days after false reports he had passed away. The actor – who played Wally Cleaver in the long-running sitcom ‘Leave It to Beaver’ – died Wednesday morning (27. 07.
Tony Dow, the American child actor who went on to direct 24 episodes of the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses, has died aged 77. Although well known as Wally Cleaver on the US sitcom Leave It to Beaver in his younger days, he came to Britain and directed some of the best loved shows of Only Fools, including Yuppy Love, containing the bar-flap incident voted the country's favourite comedy moment. His death was confirmed by Frank Bilotta, who represented Dow in his work as a sculptor, in an email to the Associated Press.
Tony Dews has died aged 77, his son has confirmed via social media. A post on the late actor’s Facebook page read: “We have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey.” The post continued: "We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man. He gave so much to us all and was loved by so many.
Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow has died aged 77 following a battle with cancer, his family has confirmed. The actor’s son Christopher had revealed only yesterday that the television star was in his final hours in hospice care. Paying tribute to his father, Christopher said: ‘Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a better place.
Actor Tony Dow, best known for portraying Wally Cleaver on iconic family sitcom “Leave It to Beaver”, has passed away at age 77.
read on Dow’s Facebook account Wednesday afternoon.“We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man. He gave so much to us all and was loved by so many. One fan said it best — ‘It is rare when there is a person who is so universally loved like Tony,’” the statement added.His son Christopher called it “a very sad day” in the announcement.“Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a better place.
Dow's reps prematurely said that the star had died, Dow's son, Christopher, confirmed that his dad had officially died at age 77.«We have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey,» a message posted to Dow's verified Facebook account on Wednesday read. «We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man.
Tony Dow, who famously played Wally Cleaver in the iconic series Leave It to Beaver, has passed away at the age of 77, after it was falsely reported that he passed away already.
prematurely reported by a since-deleted post on his official Facebook.“We have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey,” a new post on the account reads. “We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man.
"Leave It to Beaver" star Tony Dow has died at the age of 77, Fox News Digital can confirm. Dow's son Christopher told Fox News Digital he spoke with his father's manager – who made the official Facebook announcement Wednesday. "Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a better place," Christopher said in the Facebook statement. "He was the best Dad anyone could ask for.
Tony Dow is still alive following a false announcement on his official Facebook page he had died age 77. The statement from Tuesday (26. 07.
Leave It To Beaver, is under hospice care in his “last hours”, Christopher Dow told Fox News Digital.“This is a difficult time,” he explained. “Yes, he is still alive, but in his last hours; under hospice care.”The update comes after Dow’s wife, Lauren Shulkind, mistakenly announced his death in a recent statement.
Actor Tony Dow, best known for portraying Wally Cleaver on iconic family sitcom “Leave It to Beaver”, is still alive after earlier reports that he had died.
posted on his official Facebook page Tuesday morning. Dow’s management said his wife, Lauren Shulkind, believed her husband was dead and passed that message on to his team, according to a TMZ report.
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In a very bizarre development, the wife of Leave It To Beaver actor Tony Dow now says she was mistaken in announcing his death.
Tony Dow, known for his role as Wally Cleaver on "Leave it to Beaver," is under hospice in his "last hours," his son tells Fox News Digital. "This is a difficult time," Christopher Dow said. "Yes he is still alive but in his last hours.