Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020)

Scottish actor and producer Sean Connery was best known as the
first actor to portray the character James Bond in film. Connery
died in his sleep at his home in Nassau in the Bahamas. His son
stated that he “had been unwell for some time”. Connery was 90.

Christopher D’Olier Reeve  (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004)

On October 10, 2004, the actor Christopher Reeve, who became
famous for his starring role in four Superman films, died from
heart failure at the age of 52 at a hospital near his home in
Westchester County, New York. Reeve, who was paralyzed in
a 1995 horse-riding accident, was a leading advocate for spinal
cord research.

George Maharis (left) (turned 92 last month) Martin Milner
(December 28, 1931 – September 6, 2015)

On October 7, 1960, the first episode of the one-hour television
drama “Route 66” airs on CBS. The program had a simple premise:
It followed two young men, Buz Murdock (George Maharis) and
Tod Stiles (Martin Milner), as they drove across the country in
an inherited Corvette (Chevrolet was one of the show’s sponsors),
doing odd jobs and looking for adventure. According to the show’s
creator and writer, Stirling Silliphant (best known for his acclaimed
“Naked City,” an earlier TV series), Buz and Tod were really on a
journey in search of themselves.

“Route 66″was different from every other show on television. For
one thing, it was shot on location all over the U.S. instead of in a
studio. By the time its run was up in 1964, the show’s cast and
crew had traveled from Maine to Florida and from Los Angeles
to Toronto: In all, they taped 116 episodes in 25 states.

George Maharis 

TIM MAGUIRE

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955)

Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry
(September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998)

Actor and singer Gene Autry was known as The Singing
Cowboy for his appearances in ninety-three movies and
ninety-one TV productions. His roles as honest American
hero’s earned him a reputation as one of country music’s
most prominent figures.

He did work on his father’s ranch and worked as a railroad
telegrapher. He performed as a singer and a guitarist at
local dances. He owned the Anaheim Angels baseball team
for over thirty years.