Who Played Wally Cleaver on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ Still Alive Despite Representatives Confirming Death

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The family’s most recent Facebook message, from his son Christopher Dow, reads, “This is a difficult time.

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Dad is at home, under hospice care, and in his last hours. My wife and I are by his side along with many friends that have visited.

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“It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning.

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Tony was a beautiful soul – kind, compassionate, funny and humble,” read the message from his management team.

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Mathers remembered Dow on Facebook, writing “He was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well.

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Dow was born in Hollywood and his mother was an early stunt woman and double for Clara Bow.

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