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George Maharis (September 1, 1928 – May 24, 2023) was an American actor, singer, and visual artist who portrayed Buz Murdock in the first three seasons of the TV series Route 66. Maharis also recorded several pop music albums at the height of his fame, and later starred in the TV series The Most Deadly Game .
During the middle of the series' third season peak, Maharis abruptly left the series with a number of reasons cited. Often quoted is that the virile, seductive image of a fast-rising star apparently got to him, and that he proved increasingly troublesome as he grew in stature.
- September 1, 1928
- May 24, 2023
May 30, 2023 · Star of "Route 66" George Maharis died at 94 in May 2023. He abruptly left the show after three years, and many speculations surrounded his departure. But the actor was actually battling a life-threatening disease.
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May 29, 2023 · George Maharis, actor best known for starring in TV’s Route 66, died Wednesday at his home in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 94.
May 30, 2023 · Editors note: George Marahis passed away on May 24, 2023 at the age of 94. Rick Goldschmidt is a pop culture collector with a vast collection that has been featured on various TV shows. He has written six books on Rankin/Bass Productions (Miser Bros. Press). Fans can contact Rick at Rickgoldsc@aol.com.
May 28, 2023 · George Maharis, the ruggedly handsome New York-born stage actor who went on to become a 1960s television heartthrob as a star of the series “Route 66,” died on Wednesday at his home in Beverly...
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May 30, 2023 · LOS ANGELES — George Maharis, a stage-trained actor with rough-hewn good looks who became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit...
