My Three Sons star Dawn Lyn is 'breathing on her own and opening her eyes' after surgery to remove a brain tumor left her in a coma, reports TMZ. The former child star - now 59 - shot to fame aged six as Dorothy 'Dodie' Harper-Douglas on the CBS sitcom's last three seasons, a role she played from 1969-1972. Last month it was revealed on social media by her former co-stars that Dawn was fighting for her life - with Tina Cole (who played Katie Miller-Douglas) saying the star is now showing the first signs of recovery. Surgery: My Three Sons star Dawn Lyn is 'breathing on her own and opening her eyes' after surgery to remove a brain tumor left her in a coma, reports TMZ (Dawn is pictured in the 1980s)Tina told the publication Dawn's husband John gave her an update on Monday, saying the star is doing 'the best she has in the hospital since her surgery', breathing without oxygen and opening her eyes at times.Tina said she visited Dawn in the hospital last week, where she held her hand and talked to her while unconscious. TMZ also reports Dawn's producer friend Rock Whitehead posted a positive update on social media, saying she had made 'major strides' since being admitted to hospital more than two weeks ago, Dawn's condition was initially detailed on social media by her former co-stars Tima and including Stanley Livingston (who played Richard 'Chip' Douglas) - with the actors urging fans to 'pray' for Dawn's recovery. Rise to fame: The former child star - now 59 - shot to fame aged six as Dorothy 'Dodie' Harper-Douglas (pictured) on the CBS sitcom's last three seasons a role she played from 1969-1972Stanley wrote last week: 'Just found out my little TV Sis’, DAWN LYN (Dodie), is in a COMA and fighting for her life.
