Photo: Reed Saxon/AP/ShutterstockFormerLeave It to Beaverstar Tony Dow is working through a case of pneumonia.Dow, 76, was hospitalized with the illness on Thursday — after waiting more than 24 hours to get a bed due to COVID-19. His wife, Lauren Shulkind, first confirmed his diagnosis toTMZ.On Monday, Dow’s agent, Frank Bilotta, gave an update on the former television star’s health.“Tony has been diagnosed with pneumonia but is in good spirits and is doing well,” Bilotta said in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter. “He was up walking around yesterday and his doctors think he should be able to return home within the week.“Pneumonia inflames an infected individual’s air sacs in one or both of their lungs, and it can also cause symptoms such as coughing with phlegm or pus. Cases can range from mild to life-threatening.A representative for Dow did not return PEOPLE’s request for comment.Dow’s wife, Lauren Shulkind, first confirmed his hospitalization on Sunday, saying the actor was first tested was tested five times for COVID — and all the tests were negative. However, Dow remained in the ER for 24 hours before being admitted. The medical facility was out of beds due torising COVID-19 casesamidthe delta variant’s continued spread.“On behalf of Tony and myself we thank you for your concern for him,” she told TMZ.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Shulkind said that Dow’s doctors believe he will be released within the week.Dow is best known for playing Wally Cleaver onLeave It to Beaver, which aired for six seasons from 1957 to 1963. He later reprised the role in the 1983 televised filmStill the Beaverand onThe New Leave It to Beaverbetween 1983 to 1989.The director and sculptor also appeared in other films and television series includingNever Too Young,LassieandThe Love Boat. His last acting credit was as a guest-star onSuspensein 2016.
Photo: Reed Saxon/AP/Shutterstock
FormerLeave It to Beaverstar Tony Dow is working through a case of pneumonia.Dow, 76, was hospitalized with the illness on Thursday — after waiting more than 24 hours to get a bed due to COVID-19. His wife, Lauren Shulkind, first confirmed his diagnosis toTMZ.On Monday, Dow’s agent, Frank Bilotta, gave an update on the former television star’s health.“Tony has been diagnosed with pneumonia but is in good spirits and is doing well,” Bilotta said in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter. “He was up walking around yesterday and his doctors think he should be able to return home within the week.“Pneumonia inflames an infected individual’s air sacs in one or both of their lungs, and it can also cause symptoms such as coughing with phlegm or pus. Cases can range from mild to life-threatening.A representative for Dow did not return PEOPLE’s request for comment.Dow’s wife, Lauren Shulkind, first confirmed his hospitalization on Sunday, saying the actor was first tested was tested five times for COVID — and all the tests were negative. However, Dow remained in the ER for 24 hours before being admitted. The medical facility was out of beds due torising COVID-19 casesamidthe delta variant’s continued spread.“On behalf of Tony and myself we thank you for your concern for him,” she told TMZ.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Shulkind said that Dow’s doctors believe he will be released within the week.Dow is best known for playing Wally Cleaver onLeave It to Beaver, which aired for six seasons from 1957 to 1963. He later reprised the role in the 1983 televised filmStill the Beaverand onThe New Leave It to Beaverbetween 1983 to 1989.The director and sculptor also appeared in other films and television series includingNever Too Young,LassieandThe Love Boat. His last acting credit was as a guest-star onSuspensein 2016.
FormerLeave It to Beaverstar Tony Dow is working through a case of pneumonia.
Dow, 76, was hospitalized with the illness on Thursday — after waiting more than 24 hours to get a bed due to COVID-19. His wife, Lauren Shulkind, first confirmed his diagnosis toTMZ.
On Monday, Dow’s agent, Frank Bilotta, gave an update on the former television star’s health.
“Tony has been diagnosed with pneumonia but is in good spirits and is doing well,” Bilotta said in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter. “He was up walking around yesterday and his doctors think he should be able to return home within the week.”
Pneumonia inflames an infected individual’s air sacs in one or both of their lungs, and it can also cause symptoms such as coughing with phlegm or pus. Cases can range from mild to life-threatening.
A representative for Dow did not return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Dow’s wife, Lauren Shulkind, first confirmed his hospitalization on Sunday, saying the actor was first tested was tested five times for COVID — and all the tests were negative. However, Dow remained in the ER for 24 hours before being admitted. The medical facility was out of beds due torising COVID-19 casesamidthe delta variant’s continued spread.
“On behalf of Tony and myself we thank you for your concern for him,” she told TMZ.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Shulkind said that Dow’s doctors believe he will be released within the week.
Dow is best known for playing Wally Cleaver onLeave It to Beaver, which aired for six seasons from 1957 to 1963. He later reprised the role in the 1983 televised filmStill the Beaverand onThe New Leave It to Beaverbetween 1983 to 1989.
The director and sculptor also appeared in other films and television series includingNever Too Young,LassieandThe Love Boat. His last acting credit was as a guest-star onSuspensein 2016.
source: people.com
