Martin Milner, star of ‘Route 66’ and ‘Adam-12,’ dies
LOS ANGELES — Martin Milner, whose wholesome good looks helped make him the star of two hugely popular 1960s TV series, “Route 66” and “Adam-12,” has died.
He was 83. “Adam-12” co-star Kent McCord, who spoke to Mr. Milner’s children, said Mr. Milner died Sunday near the La Costa neighborhood of Carlsbad (San Diego County). He said the family is doing well, but gave no other details.
Mr. Milner, who began his career as a teen actor, shot to fame in 1960 with co-star George Maharis in the iconic TV drama “Route 66,” which found two restless young men roaming the highway in a red Corvette convertible.
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