‘Starsky & Hutch’ actor dies at 80

TV star David Soul has died at the age of 80.

The actor, who was best known for his role as Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson on the series “Starsky & Hutch,” died on Thursday.

His wife, Helen Snell, announced the news in a statement, saying that he passed away “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 added.

“His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”

The buddy cop drama aired from 1975 to 1979 alongside Paul Michael Glaser as David Michael Starsky.