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.
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.”
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.
“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.”
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.
In 2023, Cole finally received the fantastic news she had been hoping for the four months Lyn was in the hospital. A surprise call from Lyn’s number caught Cole off-guard at her grandson’s indoor soccer game. When Cole heard her friend’s voice, she asked, “Dawn, is that really you?” Lyn replied, “Yes, it’s really me.” Cole commented:
“The tears just came. I was in shock. And it was just so wonderful. I couldn’t believe it … So to hear her voice was just thrilling … And they’re very hopeful that she’ll be home by Easter. Isn’t that great? Miracles do happen.”
The news broke soon after Cole found out, and she shared it on her Facebook page. Fans were overjoyed to hear their prayers had born fruit and took to social media to show their joy. One user commented on Cole’s post, writing, “So great to hear. And so great they are still in touch after all these years.”
These days, Lyn is recovering with her beloved husband, Reese.
Another user commented on Cole’s post, thanking her for keeping her in the loop, “My prayers go with Dawn, what a miracle from God Tina!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of a little girl from my childhood!!!” One user emphatically wrote, “I’m so happy to learn this…wonderful new[s]!”..CONTINUE READING
