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Yahoo News reports:

Tony Dow is on his deathbed, his family told media outlets on Tuesday after it was incorrectly reported by the 77-year-old Leave It to Beaver star’s management team that he had died.

Dow’s son Christopher confirmed to PEOPLE: “This is a difficult time. Yes he is still alive but in his last hours. Under hospice care.” “My wife and I are by his side,” Christopher added, expanding on his comments to Fox News Digital.

Dow’s wife, Lauren Shulkind, also confirmed to CBS News her husband is “near death.” Earlier on Tuesday, Dow’s management team — Frank Bilotta and Renee James — wrongfully announced his death in a Facebook post.

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