

He was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, that it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with for 65 years.” Tony leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled. “He was not only my brother on tv, but in many ways in life as well. “It is with the utmost sadness I learned this morning of my co-star and lifelong friend Tony Dow’s passing,” Mathers, 74, wrote on Facebook. The actor, who played Wally Cleaver on the iconic ’50s sitcom, was remembered by co-star Jerry Mathers, who played the titular character, Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver. He is survived by his wife, Lauren, and two children.Ī cause of death was not immediately given. 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. “From the warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us fortunate enough to know him personally - thank you Tony. The post - written by Frank Bilotta and Renee James, who managed the star and called themselves “dear friends” - also thanked fans for their support. The world has lost an amazing human being, but we are all richer for the memories that he has left us.” His gentle voice and unpretentious manner was immediately comforting and you could not help but love him. It was truly a joy to just be around him. “Tony was a beautiful soul - kind, compassionate, funny and humble. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning,” the post read. His management team announced the news of his passing on his official Facebook page Tuesday morning.
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Tony Dow, best known for his role as big brother Wally in the classic TV sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” has died. The Facebook post has since been taken down. The wife, Lauren, said as of Tuesday afternoon, he is “still alive and breathing while in hospice care” and she’s “distraught” over the error. UPDATE: On Tuesday afternoon, Tony Dow’s wife told TMZ that she “believed her husband was dead” and told his management team who announced his passing on his official Facebook account. Trashed! Ivana Trump’s beloved copies of Vogue among bags of garbage tossed out Tata, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actor who ran the Peach Pit, dead at 85 ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ stars pay tribute to Joe E. Naomi Judd autopsy details reveal she left suicide note
