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Tony Dow, known for his role as Wally Cleaver on “Leave it to Beaver,” has died at the age of 77.
Dow died Tuesday morning, according to the actor’s management team.
“It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning,” Frank Bilotta and Renee James announced on Facebook.
Tony Dow as Wally Cleaver in “Leave it to Beaver.”
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Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow in “Leave it to Beaver.”
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“Tony was a beautiful soul – kind, compassionate, funny and humble. 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. 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.”
A cause of death was not revealed.
In May, Dow’s wife, Lauren Shulkind, announced his cancer had returned — just a month after he celebrated his 77th birthday.
Dow starred alongside Hugh Beaumont, Jerry Mathers and Barbara Billingsley in the TV series “Leave it to Beaver.”
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Dow participated in multiple spin-offs of “Leave it to Beaver.”
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“Dear friends and fans of Tony Dow, I have some very sad news to share with you,” Shulkind wrote at the time. “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 starred alongside Jerry Mathers, Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont and Ken Osmond in “Leave it to Beaver” during his childhood. The show originally ran for six seasons on CBS before switching to ABC.
The actor participated in the reunion show “Still the Beaver,” and the show’s sequel series, “The New Leave It to Beaver.”
Tony Dow
Dow’s wife announced his cancer had returned in May 2022.
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Dow was also known for his roles in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Babylon 5.”
