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Omaha Steve

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Tue Nov 25, 2025, 10:17 AM Tuesday

John Eimen, child actor from 'Leave it to Beaver,' dies at 76 [View all]

Source: USA Today

Anna Kaufman

John Eimen, a former child star known for his guest spot in "Leave it to Beaver," died Friday, Nov. 21, a representative confirmed. He was 76.

Eimen died at his home in Mukilteo, Washington, from prostate cancer, publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to USA TODAY. Eimen learned of his cancer diagnosis in September.

Between the late '50s and throughout the '60s, Eimen grew his portfolio, costarring in the children's sitcom "McKeever and the Colonel" as Cadet Monk Roberts. He also racked up guest appearances in shows like "The Twilight Zone." "Have Gun—Will Travel," "The Untouchables," "Wagon Train," "Petticoat Junction," "Bachelor Father," "The Rebel," "The Lloyd Bridges Show" and "Wendy and Me."

Eimen was discovered by an agent in his Los Angeles-area classroom before he was 10 years old. He began working at 6, marking his television debut as a classmate of Theodore Cleaver in the premiere episode of "Leave It to Beaver." He went on to guest star on the show intermittently throughout its run.


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