Jack Kelly, Who Starred As Brother Bart In Popular Western `Maverick' In '57-62

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Jack Kelly, who played Bart Maverick, brother to James Garner's Bret in the popular television series "Maverick," died yesterday at age 65.

Kelly, who was a city councilman and former mayor in this Orange County city, suffered a stroke Wednesday. He died at Humana Hospital Huntington Beach, said city spokesman Dave Kelly, who is not related to the actor.

Kelly and Garner played dapper card sharks on the western, which mixed comedy with drama and ran on ABC-TV from 1957 to 1962.

Unlike typical western heroes, the Maverick brothers weren't afraid to show fear in the face of danger or run from a gunfight whenever possible. Actor Roger Moore appeared as cousin Beauregard Maverick during one season.

In recent years Kelly made cameo appearances on television and did voice-overs for commercials.

Kelly was mayor of Huntington Beach from 1983 to 1986. He was halfway through his third four-year term on the City Council.

In May, he underwent bypass surgery after suffering a heart attack. He had rebounded in recent months, however, and attended Monday's City Council meeting.