Don Stewart was born on November 14, 1935, to George and Marian Stewart, and spent his youth in Nebraska alongside his older brother George, and younger brother and sister Jack and Marilyn.
He then relocated to New York, where he began his studies in opera, and subsequently worked on and off Broadway, even understudying for Robert Goulet in Camelot at a remarkably young age.
Don's military service began when he joined the Air Force, becoming one of the youngest commanders, and later served in the Navy and Naval Reserves, where he flew fighter jets off aircraft carriers.
After his military career, Don transitioned to television and night clubs, showcasing his powerful and wonderful voice. He spent many years playing the role of "Michael Bauer" on the popular soap opera "The Guiding Light," before branching out to pursue more movies, stage productions, commercials, and voice-overs.
During this period, Don married Susan Tremble in the 1970s, and the couple had two daughters, Heather-Michelle and Genevra. They resided in Oakland, New Jersey, while Don was filming "The Guiding Light," before relocating to Santa Barbara, California in 1985.
In his free time, Don enjoyed playing tennis with friends, flying his airplane, working on his tractor at home, and riding horses with his daughters.
Tragically, Don and Susan divorced in the early 1990s, and he remained an eligible bachelor for the remainder of his life, partly due to his children's skepticism about anyone being good enough for him.
In 2002, Don was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, which he managed with medical treatment and remained relatively healthy until June 2005. Unfortunately, he was then diagnosed with lung cancer, despite living a clean and healthy life as a non-smoker.
Don Stewart passed away just a few months later, leaving behind a legacy of his remarkable life, including his impressive military service, successful career in entertainment, and loving family.
