00:00Leave it to Beaver star Tony Dow has died. He was 77.
00:05This comes after his representatives announced his death prematurely, contrary to a statement
00:09from his.
00:10Perhaps the actor who played Wally Cleaver on the beloved sitcom was still alive in hospice
00:14care.
00:15On Tuesday, a Facebook update posted on Tuesday afternoon reads this morning, Tony's wife
00:19Lauren.
00:20Lauren, who was very distraught, had notified us that Tony had passed and asked that we
00:23notify all his fans.
00:25As we are sure you can understand, this has been a very trying time for her.
00:28We have since received a call from Tony.
00:30Tony's daughter-in-law saying that while Tony is not doing well, he has not yet passed.
00:34Tony's son.
00:35Christopher and his daughter-in-law, Melissa, have been by his side comforting him.
00:38We will keep you posted on it.
00:40On Wednesday, the page updated Dow's fans that he had passed.
00:45It reads in part, we have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony's son, that Tony passed
00:49away.
00:50Earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey.
00:55On Wednesday, we know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man.
01:00He gave so much to us all and was loved by so many.
01:03Dow played the character Wally, Beaver's big...
01:05Brother on the everlasting TV comedy Leave it to Beaver from 1957 to 1960.
01:10And in its 1980s sequel.
01:12For much more on Tony Dow's life and career...
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