Tony Dow
Tony Lee Dow (April 13, 1945 – July 27, 2022)[3] was an American actor, director, and movie producer. He played Wally Cleaver in the sitcom television series Leave It to Beaver from 1957 to 1963. He played the same role again in The New Leave It to Beaver from 1983 to 1989. He also directed several episodes of Babylon 5. Dow was born in Hollywood, California.[3]
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| Born | Tony Lee Dow April 13, 1945 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 2022 (aged 77) Topanga, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Problems caused by liver cancer |
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| Years active | 1949–2022 |
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In May 2022, Dow was diagnosed with liver cancer.[4] On July 26, 2022, it was reported that Dow was in his "final moments" under hospice care in Topanga, California.[5][6] He died from the disease on July 27, 2022 at his home in Topanga, California at the age of 77.[7]
References
- ↑ "Glimpse into Tony Dow's Life after 'Leave It to Beaver' and His Almost 40-Year Marriage". January 8, 2020.
- ↑ "'Leave It to Beaver' star Tony Dow 'doing well' after pneumonia hospitalization". USA Today.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Tony Dow Biography". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/tony-dow/bio/191046. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ↑ "'Leave It To Beaver' actor Tony Dow announces cancer diagnosis: 'It is truly heartbreaking'". Yahoo. May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ↑ Tony Dow, 'Leave it to Beaver' star, under hospice care in ‘last hours,’ son says
- ↑ Andrew, Scottie. "Tony Dow's management team removes statement star has died" (in en). CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/entertainment/tony-dow-obit/index.html. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ↑ 'Leave it to Beaver' Star Tony Dow Dead at 77
Other websites
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