George Maharis Passes away at Beverly Hills

 George Maharis, a celebrated actor renowned for his role in the TV series 'Route 66', has passed away at the age of 94. The veteran actor breathed his last on Wednesday at his residence in Beverly Hills, as reported.

George Maharis was widely recognized for his stellar performances in 'Route 66', stage productions, singing, and his artistic talents. He was known not only for his immense talent but also for his kind-hearted nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Maharis' friend Marc Bahan expressed his deep sorrow and mentioned how dearly George Maharis will be missed.

Born on September 1, 1928, in Astoria, New York, Maharis honed his acting skills at the renowned Actors Studio and initially found success in off-Broadway productions. He made his television debut in 1958 with the show 'The Mugger'. Subsequently, Maharis appeared in various TV series such as 'Naked City', 'Exodus', and 'Search for Tomorrow'. However, it was in 1960 that he achieved widespread fame with his portrayal of Buz Murdock in 'Route 66', a show indirectly connected to 'Naked City' and created by Stirling Silliphant.

Unfortunately, due to health issues, Maharis had to depart from 'Route 66' during Season 3. His final acting credit was in the 1993 film 'Doppelganger', directed by Avi Neshar and starring Drew Barrymore and George Newbern.