George Maharis, star of Route 66 and Fantasy Island, dies at 94
George Maharis, star of Route 66 and Fantasy Island, dies at age 94
Veteran actor George Maharis passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94.
He was best known for his work on such classic television shows as Route 66 and Fantasy Island.
Close friend Marc Bahan posted a tribute on Facebook: “George is known for his Route 66 fame, stage productions, singing, recording artist and most of all a great guy who would do anything for anyone. My dear friend, you will be terribly missed.’
George’s biggest success came in 1960 when he landed the role of Buz Murdock on Route 66, a spin-off of the hit police procedural Naked City.
He was the sidekick of series mainstay Martin Milner, playing the central role of Tod Stiles, a graduate student criss-crossing the United States in his Corvette convertible.
RIP: Veteran actor George Maharis passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94; pictured in 1970
Hollywood Veteran: Maharis was best known for his work in classic television shows such as Route 66 and Fantasy Island; pictured with his Route 66 co-star Martin Milner (left) in 1962