Tony Dow, , ‘Leave It to <br />Beaver’ Star, , Dead at 77.<br />Dow's official Facebook page made the announcement on July 26.<br />It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning, Via Tony Dow's Official Facebook Page.<br />Tony was a beautiful soul — kind, compassionate, funny and humble. It was truly a joy to just be around him. , Via Tony Dow's Official Facebook Page.<br />NBC News reports that <br />Dow was born in Hollywood. <br />His mother was a stunt <br />woman, but he didn't have <br />much experience as an actor.<br />NBC News reports that <br />Dow was born in Hollywood. <br />His mother was a stunt <br />woman, but he didn't have <br />much experience as an actor.<br />On a whim, he went with <br />a friend to audition for the <br />role of Wally Cleaver and <br />ended up being cast. .<br />On a whim, he went with <br />a friend to audition for the <br />role of Wally Cleaver and <br />ended up being cast. .<br />'Leave it to Beaver' <br />aired from 1957 to 1963.<br />Dow returned to the role for the 80s TV movie <br />'Still the Beaver' and series 'The New Leave It to Beaver.'.<br />Dow returned to the role for the 80s TV movie <br />'Still the Beaver' and series 'The New Leave It to Beaver.'.<br />Dow went on to helm episodes of 'Harry and the Hendersons,' 'Coach,' 'Babylon 5' and more.<br />He appeared on series such as <br />'General Hospital,' 'Lassie' and 'The Love Boat.'.<br />Dow later appeared in the films 'Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star' and 'The Kentucky Fried Movie.'.<br />He leaves behind a wife and two children.<br />From the warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us fortunate enough to know him personally — thank you Tony. And thank you for the reflections of a simpler time, the laughter, the friendship and for the feeling that you were a big brother to us all, Via Tony Dow's Official Facebook Page
