George Liberace (July 31, 1911 – October 16, 1983) was an American musician and television performer.Born in Menasha, Wisconsin, he was the elder brother and business partner of famed US entertainer Liberace (Władziu Valentino Liberace or "Lee" to his friends). He appeared regularly on his brother's syndicated TV show in the 1950s as violin accompanist and orchestral arranger. He lived in Palm Springs, California, in a house owned by his brother.George Liberace died of leukemia in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was interred in Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
Beginning in the mid-1970's, he was rather more successful as a music publisher, establishing the "Music by George" publishing house.
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In the late 1960's, he headed up two short-lived fast food franchises, "Mr. Turkey," specializing in turkey take-out dinners, and "Mr. Ed" restaurants.