Wednesday, November 26, 2025 -Former child actor John Eimen — known for his roles in classic TV shows such as Leave It to Beaver, The Twilight Zone, and McKeever and the Colonel — passed away on November 21, 2025, at his home in Mukilteo, Washington.
Eimen was 76. His death came after a brief battle with prostate cancer; he had revealed the diagnosis publicly only a few months prior.
Eimen began his acting career at age 6, after being discovered by a talent scout while still in school. His debut came in 1957 as a classmate of Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver in the pilot episode of Leave It to Beaver.
Over the next decade, he appeared in a number of iconic series of the era — from The Twilight Zone to Wagon Train, The Untouchables, Petticoat Junction, and various westerns and family sitcoms. In 1962‑63, he held a recurring role as Cadet Monk Roberts on McKeever and the Colonel.
After leaving acting, Eimen led a varied life: he pursued music, spent over a decade teaching English and performing in Japan (where he met his wife, Midori), and later returned to the U.S.
He spent 25 years working as a flight attendant before retiring in 2020. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, their two sons, and grandsons. His passing marks the end of a vivid chapter from television’s golden era — but his roles, and the memories they created, will live on.
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