Beaver Cleaver: Wally (Tony Dow) Still Alive But in Hospice With Cancer

Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow is still alive following an announcement on his official Facebook account that wrongly stated that he had died on Tuesday at age 77.

The incorrect statement, which was credited to Frank Bilotta and Renee James — who described themselves as his managers — claimed the actor had already died, but his son Christopher Dow later clarified that he was 'in his last hours' to Fox News Digital.

'This is a difficult time,' said Christopher. 'Yes he is still alive but in his last hours. Under hospice care.'


Prior to the correction, Dow's costar Jerry Mathers shared a moving tribute to his costar and friend.

'It is with the utmost sadness I learned this morning of my co-star and lifelong friend Tony Dow’s passing,' he initially wrote in his Facebook post before Dow was reported to still be alive. 'He was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well.

'Tony leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled. 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,' he continued.

'Tony was so grateful for all of the love and support from our fans across the world,' he added. 'My wife Teresa and I send our deepest condolences to his wife Lauren, his family and to all of those who knew and loved him. The world may have lost a star today, but the heavens gained another



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