American actor, George Maharis has been reported dead. It was stated that he died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at age 94. He died after a prolonged battle with hepatitis.
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He made his acting debut in off-Broadway productions of Jean Genet’s Deathwatch. He also appeared on Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre, Goodyear Television Playhouse, Naked City, Search for Tomorrow, and more, during the early stage of his career.
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In 1960, Maharis appeared in the popular tv series Route 66 as Buz Murdock, which also co-starred Martin Milner. When Maharis starred in the series, he was 32, even though the character he was playing was aged 23. His outstanding performance got him nominated for an Emmy award in 1962.
Unfortunately, he left the series when season three was almost over. He left because he had health-related problems including hepatitis. Maharis once shared that he left Route 66 for health reasons, which was largely due to long hours and grueling conditions while shooting on location.
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