Dawn Lyn, best known for her role as Dodie Harper Douglas on the popular sitcom My Three Sons, has recently emerged from a coma and is showing signs of improvement. The 60s and 70s hit series revolved around the life of a widowed father, Steven Douglas, as he raised his three sons with the help of his father.
In the late 60s, Dawn Lyn joined the show and captured the hearts of audiences with her portrayal of the young and sweet Dodie. The series became a beloved staple in households across America, making it one of the longest-running shows in TV history.
After My Three Sons, Dawn Lyn continued her acting career for many years. However, recent news reveals that she has been facing a medical battle. Two of her former co-stars, Stanley Livingstone (Richard Douglas) and Tina Cole (Katie Miller Douglas), shared the news that Dawn underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor and had been in a coma since.
Livingstone spoke fondly of Dawn, describing her as one of the nicest human beings he had ever known. He urged fans to keep her in their thoughts and prayers, along with her husband, John, who has been by her side throughout this challenging time.
As of October 28, 2022, Dawn is still in a coma but is fighting meningitis. The doctors and nurses are aggressively treating the bacterial infection, and there is optimism about her recovery. Tina Cole has also expressed her support and prayers for Dawn and her husband. She emphasized the importance of respecting Dawn’s privacy during this difficult period.
Dawn Lyn’s brother, Leif Garrett, requested understanding and respect for the family’s privacy and expressed gratitude for the thoughts and prayers received. The family had recently experienced the loss of both parents and a cousin, adding to the weight of their current struggle.
Dawn Lyn has been married to her husband, William John Reese, for over 16 years. They relocated to Hawaii in 2006, where Dawn enjoys activities such as hiking, riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle, and watching movies. While she had made a choice to step away from acting, she did not refuse potential roles that came her way. Dawn’s last onscreen appearance was in a 1978 episode of Wonder Woman.
In a heartwarming update for 2023, Tina Cole shared that Dawn Lyn has emerged from the coma and has made progress in her recovery. Tina received a call from Dawn and was overjoyed to hear her raspy voice on the other end. Dawn’s husband expressed how the positive feedback and prayers from fans around the world have contributed to her happiness and healing process.
Dawn Lyn’s former co-star expects her to be home by Easter. The outpouring of love and support for Dawn has been tremendous, and she continues to fight her way back to full health. Let us keep our thoughts and prayers lifted up for Dawn, wishing her a complete and speedy recovery.
