What happened to Tony Dow? Rumors about the star’s death had gone viral on the Internet
When Dow’s wife believed her husband Tony Dow had passed away, she told her manager, who then wrote a statement on the celebrity’s official Facebook page. “Leave it to Beaver” star Tony Dow is currently receiving medical care three months after receiving a cancer diagnosis. On Tuesday, July 26, news of Dow’s passing spread rapidly online. However, it was later clarified that the 77-year-old actor was fine.
What happened to Tony Dow?
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in May, and he and his wife Lauren Shulkind announced the “extremely terrible news” in a joint statement. Details were not provided. “Dear friends and supporters of Tony Dow, I have some really terrible news for you. Unfortunately, Tony has received a new diagnosis of cancer. The statement continued, “He is accepting this truth so bravely, but he is so heartbreaking. According to TMZ, Dow’s wife alerted her management that she believed her husband was dead, leading to a statement being posted on the celebrity’s official Facebook page.
This has been a very challenging time for Tony Dow’s wife.
Soon, a revised ad was published. “Tony’s wife, Lauren, who was visibly heartbroken, informed us of her passing this morning and begged us to inform all of her supporters. This has been a very challenging time for her, as we are sure you can appreciate,” the revised statement read. Since then, Tony’s daughter-in-law has called us to tell us that although he is not well, he is still alive. We will keep you informed of any developments. Tony’s son Christopher and his daughter-in-law Melissa have also been by his side to comfort him. The post was later deleted.
According to Dow’s son Christopher, his father may be nearing the end of his life. “This is a challenging time. He is still alive, but he is nearing the end. Hospice care comes with it,” he said. Dow has directed episodes of such well-known series as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Coach” and “Harry and the Hendersons,” in addition to his role as Beaver on “Leave It to Beaver.”
Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver in “Leave It to Beaver —
He is not dead.
He is currently in hospice care.
Good for him. pic.twitter.com/1CLP3w0wIL
—Tom Hall ⛵️☘️ (@Staff_Commodore) July 26, 2022
