‘Leave It to Beaver’ star Jerry Mathers mourns ‘brother’ Tony Dow: ‘My lifelong friend’
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Tony Dow starred alongside Jerry Mathers, Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont and Ken Osmond in "Leave it to Beaver" during his childhood. The sitcom aired from 1957 until 1963.
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"It is with the utmost sadness I learned of my co-star and lifelong friend Tony Dow’s passing," Mathers, 74, told Fox News Digital. "He was not only my brother on TV but in many ways in life as well. Tony leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled.
"He was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere and humble man, that it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with for 65 years," the former child star shared. "Tony was so grateful for all of the love and support from our fans across the world."
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