David Soul passes away (1943 - 2024) (USA) - BBC News - 5/Jan/2024

Actor David Soul, best known for his role in the television series Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80.
His wife, Helen Snell said he died on Thursday "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family".
"He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend," she said.
"His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched."
The US-born actor was best known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the classic crime-solving series Starsky & Hutch.
He starred opposite Paul Michael Glaser in the series, which ran from 1975 to 1979.
He and Glaser reprised their roles in the 2004 remake Starsky & Hutch, starring Ben Stiller as Starsky and Owen Wilson as Hutch.

He died yesterday. His birthday was last August on the 28th (2023). Many of us grew up with his acting, music or both. Salem's Lot (1979) was absolutely 'spooky' when it was first aired (for me anyway).

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Wikipedia:
David Soul was an American actor. He was known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the television series Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979; Joshua Bolt on Here Come the Brides from 1968 to 1970; and Officer John Davis in Magnum Force in 1973.

[singin]

He left us with some amazing childhood memories, and that I will never forget. Thank you and God bless David. Sleep now.

[annodomini]

I always admired you, loved Starsky and Hutch, Ben Mears of Salem's Lot, I had read Stephen King's book 2 weeks before Salem's Lot was aired I was so excited to see it then on the night I saw 'Hutch' playing the lead and it made it all the more special you can keep the remakes there is only one Ben Mears, David Soul. You were a part of each and every life you touched God rest your Soul.

[Theasworld]

Just like with my grandmother I can and can't believe David's gone
Now 😢😢
I mean when you remember a person the way they were it's tough picturing them with health problems that eventually result in death.
Rip David you were a wonderful singer and actor and there will never be another quite like you again 😢

[frederickalexanderabraham]

R.I.P. will be remembered as one of The Done 5 Starz

[HaydnGuite-cs]

A fabulous actor and a genuinely lovely man. I loved him in Starsky and Hutch and his music was just as great. His acting skills were amazing and always delivered a superb performance, no matter what part he was playing. A icon of our childhoods has left us Rest easy David ❤ 😢 😊

[sdhscrosscountry]

I enjoyed Starksy and Hutch, also loved his music.

[HaydnGuite]

A fabulous actor and a genuinely lovely man. I enjoyed him in Starsky & Hutch and his and Paul Michael Glaser's friendship off screen was just as great. Plus, I liked his music 🎶 as well as his stern, no nonsense performance in Magnum Force. We hope he's found peace ✌ wherever he is. Thanks for the memories David ❤ 😊 Any memories here?

[scottknode]

I enjoyed David Soul in the Dirty Harry sequel Magnum Force in 1973 as on one the villains Officer John Davis one of 4 rookie vigilante motorcycle cops.