The Last Days and Sad Fate of George Reeves: Sadly, He was Only 45.
George Reeves played Superman in the original 1950s television series. Born in 1914 in Iowa, he died after a heated argument with his fiancée and friends following a drunken session; he is 45 years old. Before he left he fell into a state of: Depressed about his finances, Involved in a deeply troubled relationship, Only regret that he lost an opportunity to be a feature film director.