The Hollywood Reporter reports that George Maharis, who was 94 years old, died on May 24. For his role as Buz Murdock in the CBS drama series “Route 66,” for which he was nominated for an Emmy, the actor garnered a great deal of praise. Maharis received a hepatitis diagnosis while filming the third season in 1962, and he was hospitalized for a month. As a result, he was unable to continue. He eventually returned to the show but departed once more after having a relapse. Maharis provided the following details in an interview with Route 66 News in 2007: If you don’t leave right away, the doctor warned, “either you’ll die or your liver will be permanently damaged.” Maharis explained his difficult illness and said it took him around three years to recover and be able to work again.
After learning of his passing, Maharis’ admirers offered their tributes on Twitter. Oh, very sad,” said one user. I loved him on Route 66. I really anticipated seeing it on Friday nights. An admirer who met him more than 30 years ago stated, “I always admired his work on TV and in movies.” We frequently spoke on the phone when I was employed with Equity, and after I retired in 2019, he gave me a card with a really nice inscription he promised to save. Despite having health concerns, Maharis had a fruitful acting career.
George Maharis was an accomplished performer who appeared in a lot of stage productions, TV shows, and movies. The Hollywood Reporter claims that the famous person acted in a number of middles to late-1960s films, including “Sylvia,” “A Covenant With Death,” “The Satan Bug,” and “The Happening.” One of his final jobs, according to the New York Post, was in the 1993 thriller “Doppelganger,” which starred Drew Barrymore in the lead role. Maharis enjoyed a prosperous television career, scoring several parts, including one on the ABC program “Fantasy Island.” His single “Teach Me Tonight” rose to No. 25 on the Billboard charts, helping him establish himself in the music industry as well. In 1973, Maharis became the second actor in history to take part in a Playgirl magazine naked picture session.
Maharis is recalled by his family as a gifted performer and beloved individual. On Facebook, Maharis’ friend and caregiver Marc Bahan shared homage to the late actor. According to the author, George is well known for his renown on Route 66, theatrical productions, singing, and painting, but most of all, he is a nice guy who would go out of his way for anyone. My dear friend, you will be terribly missed.
