Child actor from Leave it to Beaver dies at 76

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Fans of Leave It to Beaver and classic TV are mourning the loss of one of its familiar childhood faces.

John Eimen — the red-haired, freckle-faced boy who popped up in some of the most beloved shows of the ’50s and ’60s — has passed away at 76.

Almost by accident

Eimen died Friday at his home in Mukilteo, Washington, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in September, his family shared with The Hollywood Reporter.

Born in Chicago in 1949, Eimen’s path to Hollywood started almost by accident. After his family moved to Los Angeles, a talent agent visited his first-grade classroom and immediately noticed the bright-haired 6-year-old.Continue reading…

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