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George Maharis, the Route 66 actor that left the series during the height of its popularity, died on Wednesday, May 24. He was 94.

William Smith was an actor known for roles in movies and TV shows including “Laredo” and “Rich Man, Poor Man.”Smith often played villains – as his did in the 1976 ABC miniseries “Rich Man, Poor Man,” playing the antagonist Anthony Falconetti. But in an earlier starring role, Texas Ranger Joe Riley on the popular TV show “Laredo,” Smith was a good guy known for his strength.

Actor William Smith, known for playing bikers, cowboys and brawlers in a series of television shows and hit movies, has died. He was 88.

LOS ANGELES -- Actor William Smith, who played bikers, brawlers, cowboys and no-nonsense tough guys in films and television shows including “Laredo,” “Rich Man, Poor Man” and “Any Which Way You Can,” has died at 88.Smith's wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, said he died Monday at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles.

the Hollywood Reporter. He was 88.The cause of death is unknown.Smith was best known for his portrayal of Falconetti in 1976’s miniseries “Rich Man, Poor Man.” The actor also fought in two of the most memorable brawls in cinematic history, going up against Clint Eastwood in 1980’s “Any Which Way You Can” and Rod Taylor in 1970’s “Darker Than Amber.”Back in his heyday, the bodybuilder was a champion discus thrower at UCLA, an arm-wrestling and boxing champion and a martial arts black belt.

Richard Bracken, a four-time Emmy-nominated film editor with credits including Ironside, Columbo, Rich Man, Poor Man and three Wes Craven movies, has died. He was 90.