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Reader Mike writes and sends us:

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Wally Cleaver---"Leave it to Beaver" has died. R.I.P. One of my childhood heroes Sob :( Hobie, Please post. Thank you. Michael in PA.

Tony Dow, actor who played Wally Cleaver on 'Leave It to Beaver,' dies at 77
Alexandra Del Rosario, Kenan Draughorne - Yesterday 3:52 PM

Tony Dow, the actor who was best known as Wally Cleaver in the beloved 1950s sitcom "Leave It to Beaver," has died. He was 77.

Dow died Wednesday morning, his son, Christopher Dow, confirmed in a post on the actor's official Facebook account. No cause of death was revealed, but Dow was previously diagnosed with cancer.

"We have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey," the Wednesday Facebook post said.

His death came not long after his management team and wife, Lauren, prematurely announced that the actor had died Tuesday morning. Several news outlets had reported Dow's death, including The Times, prompting his representatives to delete the initial Facebook post announcing his demise. Dow's verified Facebook account clarified on Tuesday that Dow was still alive but "not doing well."

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/tony-dow-actor-who-played-wally-cleaver-on-leave-it-to-beaver-dies-at-77/ar-AA102pRb?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=3e5bf38e46374a6cbda59102407807b9

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