By Maanya Sachdeva, The Independent / Yahoo | David Soul, the actor and singer who appeared in TV series Starsky & Hutch, has died, aged 80. Soul’s wife Helen Snell confirmed the news in a statement on Friday. January 5th, writing that he had died following a “valiant battle for life” while surrounded by his loving family.
The statement read: “David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday January 4th 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.
“His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”
The US-born TV star was best known for his role in the well-loved crime show, playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson from 1975 to 1979.
Soul, who starred opposite Paul Michael Glaser as Detective Dave Starsky in the 1970s US TV series, was also known for his roles in Here Come The Brides, Magnum Force, and The Yellow Rose.
He and Glaser reprised their roles in the 2004 remake Starsky & Hutch, starring Ben Stiller as Starsky and Owen Wilson as Hutch.
He also enjoyed success as a singer, earning hits with songs including “Don’t Give Up on Us“ and “Silver Lady“, which went to No 1 in the UK charts.
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Read more of Mr. Soul’s story here:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/david-soul-death-singer-starsky-143555690.html
Photo: David Soul | From his Facebook page
David Soul Death: Singer and Starsky & Hutch Actor Dies, Aged 80
