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George Reeves (born George Keefer Brewer; January 5, 1914 – June 16, 1959) was an American actor. He is best known for portraying Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman (1952–1958). [1] [2] His death by gunshot at age 45 remains controversial.
Mar 9, 2024 · The Baffling Death Of George Reeves, The ‘Original Superman’ Who Some Believe Was Murdered. Police ruled George Reeves' death in June 1959 a suicide, but a series of suspicious events surrounding the incident led some people to point a finger at the actor's fiancee — or even the Mafia.
Nov 6, 2022 · In the early morning hours of June 16, 1959, George Reeves, who was the first to make the superhero an icon when he played the titular role in the inaugural TV series, was found dead in his...
Apr 2, 2014 · On June 16, 1959, Reeves was found dead in his bedroom from a gunshot wound to the head. He was 45 years old. The police ruled his death a suicide, but rumors quickly surfaced that Reeves...
Aug 27, 2023 · George Reeves' death was officially ruled a suicide, and many facts in his life substantiate the theory as a possibility.
Jun 5, 2022 · On the night of June 16, 1959, George Reeves was found dead in his bedroom from a gunshot wound to the head in his Benedict Canyon home, while his fiancée Lemmon was downstairs hosting a...
Jun 15, 2016 · Actor George Reeves, 45, known to children the world over as television’s Superman, killed himself with a bullet through the head early yesterday in his Benedict Canyon home, police reported.