
We respectfully ask that everyone give the family privacy in their time of mourning. Wally's Car Episode aired TV-G 30 m IMDb RATING 8.1 /10 100 YOUR RATING Rate Comedy Family Wally buys his first car, a non-running jalopy which becomes a blight on the neighborhood. He had such a huge heart and I’ve never heard Tony say a bad or negative thing about anyone.” My wife said something powerful and shows the kind of man he was. He was my coach, my mentor, my voice of reason, my best friend, my best man in my wedding, and my hero. He was the best Dad anyone could ask for. Words cannot express how much we will all feel his absence, but will cherish the memories he left to each and every one of us.Ĭhristopher has stated: Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a better place. Our heart goes out to Tony’s wife, Lauren, who will miss her soulmate of 42 years…To his son, Christopher, who will dearly miss his father, who was also his best friend…to his daughter-in-law, Melissa, who loved him like her own father…To his Granddaughter, Tyla, who will undoubtedly carry on her Grandfather’s kind soul, To his Brother Dion and Sister-in-Law, Judy, and to all of his extended family and friends. Tony Dow, who as Wally Cleaver on the sitcom Leave It to Beaver helped create the popular and lasting image of the American teenager of the 1950s and 60s, died Wednesday. One fan said it best-“It is rare when there is a person who is so universally loved like Tony.” LOS ANGELES (AP) Tony Dow, who as Wally Cleaver on the sitcom Leave It to Beaver helped create the popular and lasting image of the American teenager of the 1950s and 60s, died Wednesday. He gave so much to us all and was loved by so many. We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man. We have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey. The official announcement came down one day after conflicting reports were made by Dow’s management team, which published a premature update on his health, later issuing a retraction and clarifying the situation (he was in hospice care). On Wednesday, it was officially announced that Tony Dow, the actor/director known for his role as Wally Cleaver on the classic TV show Leave it to Beaver, has died at the age of 77. Tony Dow, Wally Cleaver on 'Leave It to Beaver,' dies at 77 a day after his death was announced prematurely Dow, the actor and director best known for playing the reliable older brother on the.
