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07-26-2022 05:51 PM
Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow is still alive following an announcement on his official Facebook account that wrongly stated that he had died on Tuesday at age 77.
The incorrect statement, which was credited to Frank Bilotta and Renee James — who described themselves as his managers — claimed the actor had already died, but his son Christopher Dow later clarified that he was 'in his last hours' to Fox News Digital.
'This is a difficult time,' said Christopher. 'Yes he is still alive but in his last hours. Under hospice care.'
Following the incorrect death announcement, Dow's former costar Jerry Mathers — who played the title character on Leave It To Beaver — shared an emotional tribute on Facebook in which he wrote that Dow's reported death 'leaves an emp
07-26-2022 05:59 PM
This is a horrible thing to do to anyone; especially his family. Complete privacy is best when someone is this sick or their death is imminent. Plenty of time when the person passes away to announce their death.
07-26-2022 06:03 PM
How awkward....challenging time for family and friends. Hoping that he is surrounded by peace and comfort.
07-26-2022 06:37 PM
the news was passed along because it was tonys wife that had initially confirmed that he had passed away........
07-26-2022 06:49 PM
07-26-2022 06:59 PM
This is so disgraceful, I feel bad for the family, it will be like losing him twice. This is because the media are vultures, they have to be the first to report something, scoop everybody else. He and his family deserve an apology.
07-26-2022 07:04 PM
07-26-2022 07:16 PM
IMHO, no one is dead until someone in an official capacity (doctor, hospice nurse, etc.) says so. This is quite unfortunate and a bit bizarre.
07-26-2022 07:28 PM
@pupwhipped wrote:IMHO, no one is dead until someone in an official capacity (doctor, hospice nurse, etc.) says so. This is quite unfortunate and a bit bizarre.
Very bizarre.
07-26-2022 07:32 PM
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