Dodie from ‘My Three Sons’ Wakes up from Coma & Speaks for 1st Time, 4 Months after Brain Surgery
- Dawn Lyn, who played Dodie in “My Three Sons,” was in a coma after brain surgery.
- Tina Cole visited her at the neurological rehab while the actress was unconscious.
- After four months of silence, Tina Cole revealed that a “miracle” had happened.
Dawn Lyn launched her acting career early in life with her part in the series “My Three Sons.” She starred as Dorothy ‘Dodie’ Harper-Douglas in the show from 1969 to 1972, having started acting as a little girl. Sadly, in 2022, it was announced that Lyn had gone into a coma after having brain surgery.
Lyn’s biological brother, Leif Garret, opened up about the surgery, saying his sister tried to keep it quiet after losing their parents and a cousin. Following the tragic news of Lyn passing into a come, however, the news spread rapidly around social media, with Lyn’s former co-stars asking the public for their support.
Dawn Lyn in “My Three Sons,” 1970 | Source: Getty Images
Since news broke about Lyn being in a coma, the actress has made great strides toward recovery. Her co-stars, Stanley Livingstone and Tina Cole, kept fans up-to-date while Lyn spent her time on life support. They constantly tweeted about her health journey, staying in touch with Lyn’s husband, John Reese.
When Livingstone and Cole found out about Lyn’s brain surgery and the consequent coma, they each took to social media to show their support for their friend. Livingstone mentioned his “little TV sis” was fighting for her life, calling it “devastating news” and sending Reese his regards. Cole also asked for support, writing:
“My heartfelt prayers go out to my ‘My Three Sons’ sweet ‘lil’ sis’, Dawn Lyn (Dodie), and her husband, Reese. Dawn is fighting for her life after undergoing brain surgery. Please keep her in your prayers as well. Tina.”
Fred MacMurray, Dawn Lyn, Beverly Garland in “My Three Sons,” 1969 | Source: Getty Images
Besides rallying an army of supportive fans behind Lyn, Tina also spent time by her bedside. The actress shared that she went to see Lyn in the hospital, clutching her hand and talking to her even though she was unconscious. Reese kept Tina in the loop the entire time, finally sharing good news by the end of 2022.
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