David Soul to many he was known simply as Hutch, the protagonist of the 1970s detective series Starsky and Hutch. He died this Thursday, January 5, at the age of 80, his wife Helen Snell reported.

“David Soul, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away yesterday after a courageous fight to continue his life, surrounded by the love of his family,” Snell said in a statement. Actor, born in Chicago, acquired British citizenship 2004 and lived in London.

Snell recalled Soul’s talents in acting, music and storytelling, but also as a friend. “His smile, laugh and passion for life will be remembered by many whose lives he touched.”

His opponent entered Starsky and Hutch was the actor Paul Michael Glaser, de 1975 to 1979. Both returned to ua remake in 2004, together with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.

Soul also participated in Here come the brides, Magnum Force and yellow rose, as in British television series such as Holby City Little Britain and Lewis. In one of his last posts on X, in December 2023, he said this Magnum Force there was a door that could be reached Starsky and Hutch.

The protagonists of the series “Starsky & Hutch” are friends forever: Paul Michael Glaser pushing the wheelchair in which David Soul moves confirms that their friendship went beyond the screens

He also spoke in favor of the Jewish people and in favor of the citizens of Gaza and the situation in which the Palestinian people find themselves. When asked, he replied that he has the support of Glasser, who has Jewish roots. “Paul and I were just talking on the phone. He is and always will be my best friend, my brother.” wrote. Glasser is 80 years old.

Before he gained fame as an actorhe was a folk singer and lived in Mexico, where his father was a teacher of young diplomats; He learned to play the guitar and some traditional Mexican music tunes.

Upon his return to the USA, he signed a contract with an acting agency, but after Starsky and Hutch he returned to music, production two UK number one singles, The silver lady and Don’t give up on us.

He married five times and He was arrested for assaulting his wife Patti Carnel Sherman, who was pregnant at the time. Later, he will publicly repent and talk about domestic violence in prison. His fame waned and he recorded only one more album, Leave the light onin 1997. (AND)