Actor David Soul, best known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the hit 1970s television series "Starsky & Hutch," has passed away at the age of 80. The news of his death has left fans and the entertainment industry mourning the loss of a talented actor and beloved figure.
Soul's portrayal of Hutch in "Starsky & Hutch" catapulted him to stardom, making him a household name during the show's four-year run. His on-screen chemistry with co-star Paul Michael Glaser was one of the highlights of the series, captivating audiences worldwide. Soul's charismatic and charming persona endeared him to fans, who admired his ability to bring depth and complexity to his character.
David Soul, who was best known for playing Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchison on ABC’s “Starsky and Hutch” from 1975 to 1979 has died at the age of 80 and while he reached the height of his fame as TV cop in the 1970s, people in North Dakota first knew him as a handsome blonde blue-eyed cowboy singer in the Medora Musical.
Soul portrayed detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson alongside dark-haired Paul Michael Glaser as detective David Starsky in "Starsky & Hutch, which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1979 and grew so popular it spawned a line of children's toys.
The actor and singer, who was married five times, was arrested in the 1980s for attacking his then wife, Patti Carnel Sherman, who was seven months pregnant at the time.
It was his first offence and charges against him were dropped after he completed a probationary diversion programme.
Soul later spoke of his regret and visited prisons to talk to inmates about domestic violence.
In the ’90s, Soul moved to the United Kingdom and began a career in West End theatre and British TV. He obtained citizenship in 2004, and his later credits included the films “Farewell” and “Filth” and shows like “Poirot,” “Dalziel and Pascoe” and “Lewis.”
Soul is survived by his wife Helen Snell and his six children.
Soul's passing is a significant loss for the entertainment industry. However, his legacy will continue to live on through his memorable performances and contributions to film and music. As fans remember him fondly, they can take solace in knowing that David Soul's talent will forever be immortalized through his body of work.
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