Actor Tony Dow dies after wife mistakenly announced passing earlier this week

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Tony Dews has died aged 77, his son has confirmed via social media. A post on the late actor’s Facebook page read: “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 post continued: "We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man.

He gave so much to us all and was loved by so many. One fan said it best - 'It is rare when there is a person who is so universally loved like Tony'." A statement from the Leave It to Beaver actor’s son Christopher was also included in the post and read: "Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a better place.

He was the best Dad anyone could ask for. "He was my coach, my mentor, my voice of reason, my best friend, my best man in my wedding, and my hero.

My wife said something powerful and shows the kind of man he was. She said: ‘Tony was such a kind man. He had such a huge heart and I’ve never heard Tony say a bad or negative thing about anyone'." It had initially been reported that Tony had died on Tuesday 26 July, but this post was later deleted as his wife Lauren wrongly told his management that he’d passed.