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Troy Donahue: A Brief Overview

Troy Donahue (January 27, 1936 – September 2, 2001) was an American actor and teen idol of the late 1950s and early 1960s. He's primarily remembered for his roles in several popular Warner Bros. films and television series.

• Early Life and Career: Born Merle Johnson Jr. in New York City, he adopted the stage name Troy Donahue. His early career included appearances in minor roles until he landed a contract with Warner Bros.

• Rise to Fame: Donahue's breakthrough came with his role in the 1959 film, A Summer Place. This led to further success in films like Parrish (1961) and Susan Slade (1961), establishing him as a prominent teen idol.

• Television Success: He gained significant recognition through his role as a young private investigator, Sandy Winfield II, in the ABC detective series, Surfside%206 (1960-1962). This series, along with his appearance in Hawaiian Eye, solidified his status as a heartthrob.

• Decline and Later Career: Donahue's career began to wane in the mid-1960s as tastes changed. He struggled with personal issues, including substance abuse. He continued to work in smaller roles in film and television throughout the latter part of his career, even appearing in John%20Waters's Cry-Baby (1990).

• Personal Life: Donahue had several marriages, including one to actress Suzanne Pleshette.

• Death: He passed away in 2001 at the age of 65 due to a heart attack. He is buried in Westwood%20Village%20Memorial%20Park%20Cemetery in Los Angeles.