'Leave It to Beaver' co-star Tony Dow dies at 77


  • World
  • Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022

FILE PHOTO: Actors Jerry Mathers (L) and Tony Dow, stars of the hit comedy series "Leave It To Beaver" act as presenters during a taping of the second annual TV Land Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2004. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo

(Reuters) - Actor Tony Dow, best known for his role as Wally Cleaver in the 1950s American TV hit sitcom "Leave It to Beaver," died Tuesday at age 77, his friends and management team said.

Dow, whose career in television as an actor, director and producer spanned seven decades, died on Tuesday morning, according to a statement posted to Facebook. A cause of death was not disclosed, though he and his wife, Lauren, said in May that he was suffering from a recurrence of cancer.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Trump prepares to name Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, media report
Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination: AP
U.S. private-sector activity picks up pace as firms look forward to new gov't: survey
NYC congestion pricing plan to start in January
Spain's solar power poised to surpass wind power as top renewable energy source
U.S. stocks close higher
Mpox still public health emergency: WHO
3rd Wine Vision fair opens in Belgrade
Crude futures settle higher
Bolsonaro's coup indictment postponed by Brazil's top prosecutor, sources say

Others Also Read