George Maharis, star of Route 66 and Fantasy Island, dies at 94

Veteran actor George Maharis passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94.

He was primarily known for his work in classic television shows like Route 66 and Fantasy island.

Posting a tribute on Facebook, close friend Marc Bahan wrote: ‘George is well known for 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’s biggest success came in 1960 when he landed the role of Buz Murdock on Route 66, a spinoff of the hit police procedural Naked City.

He was the sidekick to series mainstay Martin Milner, who played the central role of Tod Stiles, a college grad who crisscrossed 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 primarily known for his work in classic television shows like Route 66 and Fantasy island; pictured with his Route 66 co-star Martin Milner (left) in 1962