Route 66 star George Maharis died at the age of 94 after contracting hepatitis

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Gracie Hale | In Death , Health

Source: The Economic Times

George Maharis was an American actor, singer, and artist
He rose to prominence for his portrayed Biz Murdock in the first three seasons of the CBS tv series, Route 66
He recently passed away at the age of 94 after contracting hepatitis

George Maharis is no longer alive among us. The actor, best known for his role as the charismatic Buz Murdock in Rout 66, took his last breath on Wednesday, May 25.

He was 94. His death was confirmed by his friend Marc Bahan with a heartbreaking post on Facebook.

“George Maharis passed away on Wednesday, May 25. George is well known fro his stardom in route 66, stage productions, singing, artist, and above all a great guy would do anything for anyone. My dear friend, you’ll be terribly missed.”

George Maharia died at the age of 94 after contracting hepatitis — George Maharis died at the age of 94 after contracting hepatitis (Source: Forbes)

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What was the cause of death of George Maharis?

Maharis died peacefully at his home in Beverly Hills, California, after contracting hepatitis.

He is survived by his brother Robert, who worked in the film industry as a location manager.

The acting world has been shocked by the sudden death of George Maharis. Many expressed their grief over the beloved actor’s passing

Our team also conveyed tribute and condolence through our hearts to beloved George Maharis and his family.

What was George Maharis best known for?

George Maharis was an American actor, singer, and artist. He rose to prominence for his portrayed Biz Murdock in the first three seasons of the CBS tv series, Route 66.

Maharis was one of seven children, born on September 1, 1928, in Astoria, Queens. He had developed an interest in acting at a young age. Maharis even took acting classes at the Actors Studio alongside his friends and fellow actors Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg.

George Maharia was an American actor, singer, and artist — George Maharis was an American actor, singer, and artist (Source: PEOPLE.com)

Acting career

Prior to appearing in television, he acted in off-Broadway production including the first US production, The Zoo Story by Edward Albee.

Similarly, he appeared in various television series including Studio One, Kraft Television Theater, Goodyear Television Playhouse, Stirling Sillliphant’s Naked City, Ott Preminger’s Exodus, and more.

The late actor got his career breakthrough from his role in Route 66 where he appeared in 82 episodes.

Besides, he worked in several films including Quick, Before It Melts (1964), The Satan Big and Sylvia (1968), A Covenant with Death and The Happing (1967), and The Desperados (1969).

Music career

George Maharia rose to promience for his portrayed Biz Murdock in the CBS tv series, Route 66 — George Maharis rose to prominence for his portrayed Biz Murdock in the CBS tv series, Route 66 (Source: New York Daily News)

Besides acting, he was passionate about music. He released a number of albums and singles through Epic Records earlier in his career.

His hits include “Teach Me Tonight,” which peaked at number 25 in June 1962. Further, he also performed in nightclubs.

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