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Eugene

(62,648 posts)
Fri Jan 5, 2024, 10:30 AM Jan 2024

Actor David Soul, one half of 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80

Source: Associated Press

Actor David Soul, one half of ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ dies at 80

Updated 10:15 AM EST, January 5, 2024

LONDON (AP) — Actor David Soul, who earned fame as the blond half of crime-fighting duo “Starsky & Hutch” in the popular 1970s television series, has died at the age of 80.

His wife, Helen Snell, said Friday that “David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday 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 in a statement. “His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”

Soul portrayed detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson alongside Paul Michael Glaser as detective David Starsky in “Starsky & Hutch.” It ran on ABC between 1975 and 1979, and grew so popular it spawned a host of children’s toys.

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Actor David Soul, one half of 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (Original Post) Eugene Jan 2024 OP
Yet another dagger through the heart of my childhood. n/t Xavier Breath Jan 2024 #1
I still picture him as he appears on the show--having not even heard of him in recent years... hlthe2b Jan 2024 #2
I clearly remember him as one of the three Bolt brothers no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 #3
One of those guys who exists down at the B-level for his entire career. Aristus Jan 2024 #4
I think he became a UK citizen XanaDUer2 Jan 2024 #5

hlthe2b

(106,340 posts)
2. I still picture him as he appears on the show--having not even heard of him in recent years...
Fri Jan 5, 2024, 10:43 AM
Jan 2024

SO, that comes as a bit of a shock. I hope his passing was peaceful.

Aristus

(68,328 posts)
4. One of those guys who exists down at the B-level for his entire career.
Fri Jan 5, 2024, 10:47 AM
Jan 2024

Then you see something he was in, and think: "Hey! He is really good!"

A very likeable actor, too. He will be missed.

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