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His longtime friend and caregiver Marc Bahan confirmed the news toThe Hollywood Reporter.

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Maharis, born in Queens to Greek immigrant parents, served as a marine before becoming interested in acting.

Mahariss breakout role came in the form of Buz Murdock onRoute 66, which premiered on CBS in 1960.

The series starredMartin Milnerscollege dropout Tod Stiles and Mahariss Buz, a moody working-class beatnik inspired by Jack Kerouac.