In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dawn Lyn portrayed the cute and charming little Dodie Harper Douglas on the popular comedy My Three Sons. The show centers on a widower and aeronautical engineer, Steven Douglas (played by Fred MacMurray), as he raises his three boys with the support of his father.
In the United States, everyone watched the popular comedy, and it was one of the longest-running shows in TV history.
Dawn Lyn rose to prominence in the show’s last three seasons.
Dawn worked as an actor for many years after her stint on “My Three Sons.” Nevertheless, there has been a terrible update on this former child star.
Lyn’s former co-stars were among the first to learn about her latest medical issues. The former child actress has been in a coma since brain surgery to remove a tumor, according to Stanley Livingstone, who portrayed her elder brother Richard Douglas, and Tina Cole, who played Katie Miller Douglas.
Livingstone and Dawn just had a nice reunion lunch.
DAWN LYN Just found out my little TV Sis’, DAWN LYN (Dodie), is in a COMA and fighting for her life. She had surgery…
Posted by Stanley Livingston on Thursday, 27 October 2022
He asked supporters to keep his pal in their hearts and thoughts, saying that Dawn is one of the sweetest people he has ever met. Her husband, John, is also in their thoughts and prayers at this time. This is heartbreaking news!
On October 28th, 2022, Stan provided another update and revealed more details about his beloved co-star.
She is still unconscious and fighting meningitis, he wrote. Her vital signs and brain waves are normal. Doctors and nurses are working hard to combat the bacterial illness. They are upbeat.
KEEP THE GOOD THOUGHT AND PRAYERS FOR DAWN LYN GOING…
Posted by Stanley Livingston on Friday, 28 October 2022
Tina Cole has also expressed her hope for Lyn’s recovery and said that she and her husband are in her thoughts and prayers. Cole said that she has maintained contact with Lyn’s husband, who has been at his wife’s side since she went into a coma.
Lyn’s real-life brother, Leif Garrett, has said that his sister preferred that her medical concerns be kept confidential.
He allegedly responded after the tale of her coma had already leaked.
Unfortunately, he also mentioned that they had recently lost both of their parents as well as a cousin. Garrett urged everybody to respect the family’s terrible sorrow at this time.
Dawn has been married to her husband, William John Reese, for almost 16 years. The two relocated to Hawaii in 2006 for a work transfer at Reese’s. Lyn apparently spends her time in Hawaii hiking, riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle, and watching movies.
Lyn had already decided not to seek acting parts, but also not to turn them down if they came her way. According to Wikipedia, Dawn’s final on-screen appearance was in a Wonder Woman episode from 1978.
Apart from performing, the celebrity co-owns Pier 39, a shop in San Francisco, California.
Dawn Lyn has reportedly awoken from her coma, according to her former co-star Tina Cole. Tina mentioned that Dawn had made some improvements.
Dawn’s recovery has been greatly aided by the well-wishes and prayers of fans and friends all across the globe.
Tina Cole expects the My Three Sons actor to be home around Easter.
Dawn is being prayed for. May she recover from this ordeal and be healthy!
