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https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/26/leave-it-to-beaver-tony-dow-dead-dies-cancer/

Tony Dow, best known for his iconic sitcom role as Wally Cleaver on the hit '50s sitcom "Leave It To Beaver," has died at age 77 after a 2-month battle with Liver Cancer, presumably at his home in his native Los Angeles, California.

Tony Lee Dow was born on April 13, 1945 in Los Angeles, California and was an avid lifeguard upon being cast in the role of a lifetime as Wally Cleaver on TV's "Leave It To Beaver," appearing on all 234 episodes over the course of its 6-year run on the ABC Television Network from October 4, 1957 - June 20, 1963.

The series initially aired on CBS during its first season from October 1957 - March 1958, but was cancelled by CBS due to poor ratings, after which ABC picked up the series for the Fall 1958 TV season, with ABC airing the series permanently afterwards until Jerry Mathers decided to retire from acting.

Like Jerry Mathers as The Beaver, Tony reprised his role as Wally on a 4-year '80s revival "Still the Beaver," initially on Disney Channel (licensing the show from its distributor Universal Studios Television) before being picked up by TBS as "The New Leave It To Beaver" before airing its 100th and last show in 1989, after which Tony went Behind-the-Camera as a series director on a number of hit '80s & '90s sitcoms such as "Coach," all the while battling Clinical Depression, a Mental Illness I believe was diagnosed as an adult.

Tony is survived by his wife since 1980, Lauren Shulkind, as well as 2 grown children, including a son, Chris, with ex-wife Carol Marlow, whom he was married to from 1969 til they divorced in 1980, just before he & Lauren wed.

He's also survived by 6 young grandchildren.

RIP Tony Dow!!!

04/13/1945 - 07/26/2022

I feel as though I've lost a family member. I was the same age as beaver when I first became familiar with LITB via syndication. So I grew up looking up to "Wally".

No! No, no, no. Not him. No.

R.I.P. Tony. You will be missed. :(

Sorry to hear... we've lost so many of the adult TV actors of the 1950s and 60s, it's especially sad when the children of those series pass on as well. Tony had been getting closer to 2023, which will mark 60 years since LITB ended.

Very sad! I had heard he was battling cancer, but was praying he would recover .So sad to hear of his passing . :(

It does feel like we lost an old friend or a Brother ! :(May he rest in peace !

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It is with the utmost sadness I learned this morning of my co-star and lifelong friend Tony Dow’s passing. 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. Tony was so grateful for all of the love and support from our fans across the world. 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.
--Jerry Mathers

RIP Tony. Thanks for being part of our lives.

:rip:

Very sad! I had heard he was battling cancer, but was praying he would recover .So sad to hear of his passing . :(

It does feel like we lost an old friend or a Brother ! :(May he rest in peace !

I was hoping he would recover too :( I thought he would with all the advancements in medicine we’ve had but sadly, he couldn’t :( He was great and will be missed terribly.

Very sad news. :( RIP Tony Dow

RIP.

:( One of my favorite older brothers. I had just watched The Paper Route last night.

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RIP Tony. I have heard he was such a kind soul.

He Surely Lives On in our HEARTS

Tony Dow is not dead, but he is under hospice care according to his son:

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tony-dow-leave-beaver-hospice-care-last-hours

Tony Dow is not dead, but he is under hospice care according to his son:

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tony-dow-leave-beaver-hospice-care-last-hours

Earlier Tuesday, Dow's management team said that the actor had passed in a Facebook post, but the social media post has since been taken down.

NOW THAT IS ONE GIANT MISTAKE TO POST SUCH A STORY !

Earlier Tuesday, Dow's management team said that the actor had passed in a Facebook post, but the social media post has since been taken down.

NOW THAT IS ONE GIANT MISTAKE TO POST SUCH A STORY !
It really is. It looks like he's dying though. So sad. He was such a large part of all of our lives. :(

Sad. He did a lot of directing, including episodes of "Coach" after Beaver.

Do Posters. especially Mods, not know how to Google things before they post someone's alive when everyone rep. source says they are Dead?

So glad he’s still with us. But I do hope that he can stay with us for as long as possible.

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Sad. He did a lot of directing, including episodes of "Coach" after Beaver.

Do Posters. especially Mods, not know how to Google things before they post someone's alive when everyone rep. source says they are Dead?Several sites had reported his death, not just here. What happened: Tony's wife mistakenly thought he was dead and wanted his management to let the fans know.

https://tvline.com/2022/07/26/tony-dow-dead-leave-it-to-beaver-wally-cleaver-dies-obituary/

Several sites had reported his death, not just here. What happened: Tony's wife mistakenly thought he was dead.

https://tvline.com/2022/07/26/tony-dow-dead-leave-it-to-beaver-wally-cleaver-dies-obituary/
Jerry Mathers even announced he was dead.

I feel crazy and happy at the same time.

Wikipedia removed Dow’s death notice.

RIP Tony Dow!!!

04/13/1945 - 07/26/2022

Very sad..... We love you Wally :(

Hospice care -- it doesn't look good. (Thanks, MA, for the earlier post, correcting the news).

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-people-tony-dow-idCAKBN2P11NK

Tony's son said he is in his 'last hours'.

Seemed to be a pretty decent guy. :(

:( Very sad about this.

Many prayers for Tony and his family !:(

Many prayers for Tony and his family !:(
Ditto.

Many prayers for Tony and his family !:(

Ditto.

Ditto.

It's indeed very sad that it has come down to this, the family should have privacy and the right to make announcements related to end of life circumstances. Recently a completely inappropriate post by that has been idiot Jason Alexander announced the death of Gilbert Gottfried before the family had time to make the announcement, acts like that created the environment were an unfortunate accident like this can occur. It appears Tony is in the final days of his life, I hope the family is given respect and the opportunity to handle the information on their own terms and release it when they feel comfortable not rushed by social media zealots and enthusiasts. Many of us who grew up watching Tony are deeply saddened by the information we received today.

It's always terrible when those premature announcements happen but I'm glad he gets to have a little more time with his family. I hope he is not in too much pain and hopefully he can hang in there a little longer. This one saddens me in particular. Even though the show was called Leave it to Beaver, I think Wally and Tony Dow's portrayal was a crucial ingredient to making Leave it to Beaver as great as it was. He was a great brother, and sometimes almost like a second dad to Beaver.

I think we still see these people as kids and not as grown up people who grow old and die. Tony was born the same year WWII ended. He has lived a fairly long life. He is the same age as Joe Biden and older than Donald Trump or the Clintons.

Tony is going to die the next day or so, the news was premature. He is in a hospice with liver cancer, hard to come back from that.

So are there any other LITB cast members still alive besides Tony and Jerry? (from the original series, not the re-makes)

Pamela Beaird (Mary Ellen Rogers/Myra) was born a few days earlier than Tony and is still with us; Steve Talbot is around the same age as Jerry, I would think; Tiger Fafara was also born in 1945. Also Buddy Hart (Chester) is a little older than Tony.

Candy Moore, who appeared once but was a well-known character actress at the time, was born in 1947 and is still alive. Ryan O'Neal (b. 1941) still with us. Actors Tim Matheson, Richard Correll, Rusty Stevens--still alive.

The only adult (at the time) actress still alive (that I can think of) is Phyllis Coates (New Neighbors), age 95.

Lee Meriwether (b. 1935) -- still with us. (edit--added)--she appeared Community Chest

Another add: Anne Nauseda (Ann Jillian) -- b.1950 (Wally, the Businessman)

Two more: Jeri Weil and Karen Sue Trent

Pamela Beaird (Mary Ellen Rogers/Myra) was born a few days earlier than Tony and is still with us; Steve Talbot is around the same age as Jerry, I would think; Tiger Fafara was also born in 1945. Also Buddy Hart (Chester) is a little older than Tony.

Candy Moore, who appeared once but was a well-known character actress at the time, was born in 1947 and is still alive. Ryan O'Neal (b. 1941) still with us. Actors Tim Matheson, Richard Correll, Rusty Stevens--still alive.

The only adult (at the time) actress still alive (that I can think of) is Phyllis Coates (New Neighbors), age 95.

Lee Meriwether (b. 1935) -- still with us. (edit--added)--she appeared Community Chest

Another add: Anne Nauseda (Ann Jillian) -- b.1950 (Wally, the Businessman)

Two more: Jeri Weil and Karen Sue Trent

Thanks for all that. Only after you did not mention Violet Rutherford did I look her up, and was surprised to discover that actress, Veronica Cartwright, went on the be the Cigarette Smoking Man's ex-wife in the X-Files.

Just today, Cozi-TV ran an episode of "Quincy, M.E." featuring the great Tony Dow as a young doctor, assisting Dr. Quincy on an autopsy.

I'll say some Hail Mary's tonight for for Mr. Dow and his family.

Thanks for all that. Only after you did not mention Violet Rutherford did I look her up, and was surprised to discover that actress, Veronica Cartwright, went on the be the Cigarette Smoking Man's ex-wife in the X-Files.

Yes, both Cartwright sisters (Veronica [Violet, Peggy MacIntosh]) and Angela from The Danny Thomas Show and The Sound of Music, are still kickin'.

The two small kid actors, Joey Scott (Benjie) and Rory Stevens (Chuckie) -- still around.

I wonder if Beaver knows??

Latest word is that he died today. Sad day, indeed.

RIP.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/leave-it-to-beaver-star-tony-dow-has-died-at-age-77-he-had-such-a-huge-heart/ar-AA102pdw

RIP Tony Dow

From a post on General Sitcoms, from user Snowpeck:

This week's [MeTV] Block Party [,which was scheduled to be Brady Bunch], is being replaced by a marathon of "Leave it to Beaver" in honor of Tony Dow. The marathon will run from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, July 31.

The MeTV schedule shows the episodes that will be shown:

https://metv.com/schedule/2022-07-31

From a post on General Sitcoms, from user Snowpeck:

This week's [MeTV] Block Party [,which was scheduled to be Brady Bunch], is being replaced by a marathon of "Leave it to Beaver" in honor of Tony Dow. The marathon will run from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, July 31.

The MeTV schedule shows the episodes that will be shown:

https://metv.com/schedule/2022-07-31

That is nice of them to do that

Tony was my favorite on the show, rest in peace Tony

Jerry Mathers on Facebook:

Hi Everyone,

It is with the utmost sadness that I learned from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning with his loving family by his side. Tony was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well. He leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled. Tony was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, and it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years. Tony was so grateful for all of the kindness and support from our fans around the world and so much appreciated all the love. 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 so very much.
The world may have lost a star today, but the heavens gained another. --- Jerry Mathers

Very sad news and he seemed like such a nice person to have to suffer through cancer. May he rest in peace.

Jerry Mathers on Facebook:

Hi Everyone,

It is with the utmost sadness that I learned from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning with his loving family by his side. Tony was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well. He leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled. Tony was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, and it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years. Tony was so grateful for all of the kindness and support from our fans around the world and so much appreciated all the love. 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 so very much.
The world may have lost a star today, but the heavens gained another. --- Jerry Mathers

:):(:heart:

Jerry Mathers on Facebook:

Hi Everyone,

It is with the utmost sadness that I learned from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning with his loving family by his side. Tony was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well. He leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled. Tony was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, and it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years. Tony was so grateful for all of the kindness and support from our fans around the world and so much appreciated all the love. 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 so very much.
The world may have lost a star today, but the heavens gained another. --- Jerry Mathers

Nice words by Jerry but it is sad that he is now the only main cast member left

So sad to hear about Tony. It was fortunate that he didn't suffer too long. Cancer is horrible.

R.I.P. Tony. We'll miss you. :(

We will miss you Tony!

Jerry Mathers on Facebook:

Hi Everyone,

It is with the utmost sadness that I learned from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning with his loving family by his side. Tony was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well. He leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled. Tony was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, and it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years. Tony was so grateful for all of the kindness and support from our fans around the world and so much appreciated all the love. 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 so very much.
The world may have lost a star today, but the heavens gained another. --- Jerry Mathers


Heartfelt and classy.

The way celebrities used to be.

I grew up watching LITB, this really does leave an empty place of my heart. I'm glad he didn't suffer too long. You are truly missed Tony. RIP.

Tony is as old as Joe Biden. He lived a full life. We tned to look at these people as teenagers or children, and they never grew up.

Sad news indeed. Age 77 isn't really that old but I think he had been battling some health issues for awhile. Maybe I'll take out my Leave It To Beaver DVD's this weekend and have a mini marathon.

From a post on General Sitcoms, from user Snowpeck:

This week's [MeTV] Block Party [,which was scheduled to be Brady Bunch], is being replaced by a marathon of "Leave it to Beaver" in honor of Tony Dow. The marathon will run from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, July 31.

The MeTV schedule shows the episodes that will be shown

They are also pre-empting regularly scheduled episodes on weekdays, and showing Wally-centered episodes.

They are also pre-empting regularly scheduled episodes on weekdays, and showing Wally-centered episodes.

:);):cool::wave:

Awesome !!

FeTV is doing a little LITB marathon on Sunday in honor of Tony Dow.

FeTV is doing a little LITB marathon on Sunday in honor of Tony Dow.

Oh wow !! FETV and METV ! Very cool !! ;) FETV did a LITB marathon on Father's Day too ! :)

What time is the FETV marathon on?

Is Metv & Fetv related companies ?

Oh wow !! FETV and METV ! Very cool !! ;) FETV did a LITB marathon on Father's Day too ! :)

What time is the FETV marathon on?
From 9am-4pm eastern time I believe.

From 9am-4pm eastern time I believe.

Thank you !! :wave:

Yes, both Cartwright sisters (Veronica [Violet, Peggy MacIntosh]) and Angela from The Danny Thomas Show and The Sound of Music, are still kickin'.

The two small kid actors, Joey Scott (Benjie) and Rory Stevens (Chuckie) -- still around.

And there are still several others as well. Pamela Baird (Mary Ellen Rogers), Rusty Stevens (Larry Mondello), Jeri Weil (Judy Hensler), Richard Correll/Rickover, Buddy Hart (Chester Anderson), Luke "Tiger" Fafara (Tooey Brown), and Stephen Talbot (Gilbert Bates).

And there are still several others as well. Pamela Baird (Mary Ellen Rogers), Rusty Stevens (Larry Mondello), Jeri Weil (Judy Hensler), Richard Correll/Rickover, Buddy Hart (Chester Anderson), Luke "Tiger" Fafara (Tooey Brown), and Stephen Talbot (Gilbert Bates).

That’s great.

Is Metv & Fetv related companies ?

No

I would love it if Beaver came to our site and wasnt afraid to tell us!

It would be great if Jerry or Rusty came on here!

I know Gregory Irvin from Dennis the Menace and Brandon Cruz of The Courtship of Eddie's Father posted on Sitcoms a few years back.

Wow thats awesome Stevie!!!

I watched some of each ! In PT where I live FETV's ended at 1:00 So I switched over to METV and caught quite a few eps.there ! Worked out well! :)

Requiem aeternam, Mr. Dow.

I watched some of each ! In PT where I live FETV's ended at 1:00 So I switched over to METV and caught quite a few eps.there ! Worked out well! :)

I saw all the MeTV episodes (I don't get FETV) and they picked some good ones. One of my favorites is that practical joke episode near the end of the series.

One I remember which would have been a good one was where Wally and Eddie were fighting in the boys' bedroom, and among other things Eddie yelled that Wally was a lousy basketball player.

Beaver was hiding under the bed and after Eddie stormed out, Wally saw Beaver's feet. He pulled him out by the legs and they sat on the bed talking--finally Beaver patted him on the back, and told him he was a good basketball player.

Great brothers moment.

What is the meaning of Requiem aeternam?
English Translation. eternal rest.

What is the meaning of Requiem aeternam?
English Translation. eternal rest.

I believe it also means, “Rest in peace,” if I can remember my old altar boy, Latin Mass responses and my high school Latin classes.

In Terry Kirkman’s profound song, “Requiem for the Masses,” the guys in The Association also sing, Requiem aeternam.”

Poor Wally :(

As a tribute to Tony Dow, "Mixer Rog" has mixed the opening theme to stereo. This is the season 4 and 5 version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29HotVh7a98

Just today, Cozi-TV ran an episode of "Quincy, M.E." featuring the great Tony Dow as a young doctor, assisting Dr. Quincy on an autopsy.

I'll say some Hail Mary's tonight for for Mr. Dow and his family.

5 shows Tony Dow appeared on after Leave It to Beaver (https://www.metv.com/lists/5-shows-tony-dow-appeared-on-after-leave-it-to-beaver)

Here are five shows where Dow wasn't called Wally.

Tony Dow was also on (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0707833/) Square Pegs (https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/tony-dow-89.jpg?quality=75&strip=all) as Sarah Jessica Parker's dad.