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  1. 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). His death by gunshot at age 45 remains controversial.

  2. Mar 9, 2024 · 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.

  3. 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...

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  4. Aug 27, 2023 · The web page reveals the tragic tale of the real-world death of Superman actor George Reeves, who was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Beverly Hills home in 1959. It also explores his acting career, his love life, and the possible motives behind his untimely passing.

  5. www.biography.com › actors › george-reevesGeorge Reeves - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · George Reeves was the actor who played Superman on TV in the 1950s. He died in 1959 from a gunshot wound to the head, but the cause was ruled a suicide. Learn more about his life, career and the mystery surrounding his death.

  6. Jun 5, 2022 · His quest to become a respected and revered leading man came to a tragic end on June 16, 1959, when he was found dead in his bedroom from a gunshot wound to the head.

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  8. May 26, 2013 · George Reeves, 45, was found dead in his upstairs bedroom on June 6, 1959, in Benedict Canyon, Calif., with a single gunshot wound to his head and police concluded that the cause of death was...

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