Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow has died aged 77 following a battle with cancer, his family has confirmed. The actor’s son Christopher had revealed only yesterday that the television star was in his final hours in hospice care.
Paying tribute to his father, Christopher said: ‘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. ”’A statement announcing Dow’s death was also shared on his Facebook page. ‘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. ‘We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man.
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