Actor David Soul (R), who played Hutch in Starsky & Hutch, has died (Picture: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
Actor David Soul has died aged 80.
The American-British actor was best known for his role in the television series Starsky & Hutch, as David Kenneth ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson.
His wife Helen Shell confirmed his death in a statement.
She said: ‘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.
‘His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.’
Soul died aged 80, his wife confirmed (Picture: REX)
As well as his Starsky & Hutch role from 1975 to 1979, Soul played Joshua Bolt on Here Come the Brides from 1968 to 1990 and Officer Josh Davis in Magnum Force in 1973.
He also starred in NBC series Casablanca and made guest appearances in the likes of Miami Vice and appeared in Holby City as Alan Fletcher.
