Passed at 53, "Leave It to Beaver" Actor Stanley Couldn't Afford a Gravestone
"Leave It to Beaver" was one of the most thrilling coming-of-age shows of its time. Taking off in 1957, it tells the story of Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver and his family from the eyes of a child. This perspective was unique, and the first of its kind. Despite its success and wide viewership, the show was shrouded in various disturbing secrets and many of the actors' lives took a tragic turn post the show. In today's video, we unveil the dark side of Stanley Fafara's life after Leave it to Beaver. From battles with addiction to financial struggles, join us as we reveal these details alongside how he couldn't afford a grave stone. Let's get started.
Before we delve right into Stanley Fafara’s tragic end, let’s remind ourselves of the iconic Leave it to Beaver show.