Tony Dow, Leave It To Beaver Star, Passes At 77

UPDATE: The original reports by Tony Dow’s management were premature as his family came out to say a few hours later that while he was on his deathbed, he had not yet passed. Dow’s son Christopher confirmed to PEOPLE: “This is a difficult time. Yes he is still alive but in his last hours. Under hospice care. Today, the family has confirmed the actor, considered “the best big brother in sitcom history” has indeed passed. RIP Tony Dow.

Tony Dow, the actor and director best known for playing the stalwart older brother Wally Cleaver to Jerry Mathers’ Beaver in the iconic series “Leave It to Beaver,” died Wednesday after it was incorrectly announced Tuesday that he had died. He was 77.https://t.co/nsOUNgiyUC

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