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

[Eugene]

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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[Xavier Breath]

1. Yet another dagger through the heart of my childhood. n/t

[hlthe2b]

2. I still picture him as he appears on the show--having not even heard of him in recent years...

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

[no_hypocrisy]

3. I clearly remember him as one of the three Bolt brothers

on "Here Come The Brides". He was Joshua.

[Aristus]

4. One of those guys who exists down at the B-level for his entire career.

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

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

[XanaDUer2]

5. I think he became a UK citizen

He'd show up in british shows i watch on britbox