Actor Tony Dow dies at age 77 | WNT

Actor Tony Dow, best known for playing older brother Wally Cleaver on the iconic TV sitcom “Leave it to Beaver,” has died at the age of 77.

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[nancychamberlin]

An era has passed. The cleavers will never be forgotten. Simpler times that we will cherish.

[paulbervid]

Rip Tony. You were a big brother to all of us.

[bernardwinn]

Man I loved leave it to Beaver, and Tony Dow.Not to mention the whole cast. What a great show

[susansmiley]

8 am in PA. Watching Leave it to Beaver now. Tears falling. Another piece of my childhood gone.

[paulc]

I'm saddened to know Tony Dow has passed away. I grew up with him. I admired him. I never had any siblings. I would pretend he was my older brother that I never had. I can still remember looking for frogs too, in our local pond we called Miller's Pond in 1961. Thanks for helping make my childhood an enjoyable, and memorable experience. Rest in Peace brother.

[allegedlyme]

May he be at peace 🕊 & may we always remember him fondly as Wally Cleaver. Thank you for ALL you gave. 🙏🏼🥺💔😢❤️

[rooseveltdavis]

RIP Tony. I just found out today. Been a huge fan of leave it to beaver for a long time, great family show back in the late 50"s right into the early 60's. Well...so long Tony and thank you for being a part of that legendary tv show. Farewell.

[markegan]

Tony Dow, a stand up Person, we need more people like him, Tony you will be greatly missed, but not forgotten

[nicecutie]

im glad we can still watch leave it to beaver. that is something his death cant take from us. rip tony your suffering is over.

[heavymetal]

I LOVED Tony dow I grew up on leave it to beaver. Never missed it when it was on. He is an icon & will surely be missed by millions. Godspeed Mr. Dow & may the good lord cherish you as we did. RIP.

[c.a.saunders]

A simpler time in the world that will never be duplicated. We were fortunate to grow up with this gentle, talented, peaceful young guy.

Hopefully his wife, and children as well friends, and those that loved him will find peace, and great comfort. God rest his soul, and thank God for it.

Thank you Tony Dow, you did real well, you managed to touch all of us.

[edwardhudson]

As a child, I've watched Leave It to Beaver reruns and became familiar with Tony Dow. He was such a tremendous part of the history of television that his legacy will endure for years to come. I will be one of many to miss his presence on Earth. May you RIP Wally Cleaver.

[margaretjones]

This year's losses have been tough, and we are only half way through it. RIP Tony Dow. 🙏

[larry]

Tony Dow, was a joy to watch growing up, he set a wonderful example for us young boys and I have found memories of the entire cast on Beaver.
I continued to follow both actors throughout the years and Tony was the real deal.
Thank you for entertaining us all these years and you will be missed…rest In Peace Mr.Dow 🙏🏾🕊✌🏽

[greenthumbmary]

Rest In Blessed Peace Mr. Dow. My husband bought me the entire 'Leave It To Beaver' series. It's comforting to know that there were once shows like yours that had values and morals. Thank you for the memories of simpler times and kinder- hearted people.

[bennylevine]

May he rest in peace. He was excellent.

[cse]

He is known for fastidious man. The actor has died. He has shared cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Born in California in 1945.
He learned he had gotten of the role of Wally.
What do you do that for?
He was always the kindest most generous gentle loving sincere and humble man, All the tributes.
This is my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together.

[chiefscheider]

"Hello, Mrs. Cleaver. I was just telling Clarence and Theodore that I was worried about Wallace." -- Eddie Haskell

[lindaadams]

Heartfelt condolences to his wife, son and all family members and friends. Watched Leave it to Beaver as a kid, and still watch reruns to this day. Fly high, Tony and as another poster said, you were a big brother to us all. A very sad day..

[kentclark]

The last vestiges of the good old days are being swept away. I was Beaver's age at the time of the show, and it felt like a reflection of my life. Back in a time when the pace was slower, and people just chatted with each other without hurrying all the time. At the corner mom and pop store they had 5-cent bottled cokes in the machine they had outside the store. My generation and childhood idols are going away. RIP.