It often seems like little time goes by without us losing a beloved star on the big or small screen, so it makes sense that many fans today are starting to mourn the loss of the show’s actor, classic television. leave it on the beaverTony Dow (played faithful older brother Wally) thinking he died at 77. Apparently, Dow’s wife Lauren mistakenly posted his death on Facebook, but that prompted co-star and “longtime friend” Jerry Mathers to share a heartfelt tribute to Dow after his death was falsely. reported. .
What did Jerry Mathers say about his Leave It To Beaver co-star Tony Dow?
It’s probably true that you can have an educational experience like growing up on the set of a very popular TV show as the star of that show and not becoming great friends with any of your co-stars, but that wasn’t the case with. Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow, who played Beaver and Wally Cleaver respectively in the hit series. Although we now know that Dow is still with us, thank you Facebook update from ABC Los Angeles reporter George Pennacchio, Mathers had paid tribute to Dow in his Facebook page, where it says:
It is with the greatest sadness that I learned this morning of the death of my co-star and lifelong friend, Tony Dow. He was not only my brother on television, but also in many ways in life. Tony leaves an empty place in my heart that will not be filled. He has always been the kindest, most generous, kind, loving, sincere and humble man, with whom it has been an honor and a privilege to be able to share memories for 65 years. Tony was so grateful for all the love and support from our fans around the world. My wife Teresa and I extend our deepest condolences to his wife Lauren, his family and all who knew and loved him. The world may have lost a star today, but the sky has gained another.
Mathers’ moving words were accompanied by a photo of the couple, which appears to have been taken relatively recently, both smiling at the camera and wearing colorful patterned T-shirts with flower garlands around their necks. And, with Mathers’ obvious sadness at the thought of his old friend’s death, this image is clearly how he’d like to think of Dow when she has to remember him.
Dow and Mathers met as children when he was playing athletic, educated and intelligent older brother to Beaver, who often misbehaves, from Mathers in leave it on the beaverwith the original broadcast from 1957 to 1963. The family sitcom was so popular (stars noted a few years ago that it was an unlikely success) that the two reunited in 1983 for the TV movie, the beaver againand the continuation of the series, The new Leave it to Beaverwhich took place between 1985 and 1989, and also appeared in a Live Saturday night segment together.
After his work on the show, Dow continued acting, making guest appearances on shows such as Girl, Squad Mod, knight knight, The murder he wroteYes Homicide Diagnosisand also played himself in David Spade’s 2003 film, Dickie Roberts: Former child star. Dow then moved behind the scenes of directing, producing and writing, with his directing work leading him to shows such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, TrainerYes Babylon 5as much as The new Leave it to Beaver.
Tony Dow’s wife noticed that she was in the hospital at home and had been struggling with her health for several months, and it was her sadness about her health that made her mentally “a little confused” lately, which it was part of what led to your mistake
Source: Cinemablend
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