David Soul Starsky and Hutch star died at 80. David Soul, the actor and singer who rose to fame as one half of the crime-fighting duo in the 1970s TV show ‘Starsky and Hutch’, has died at the age of 80. His publicist confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in London on Friday, surrounded by his family and friends.
Soul was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where his father was a Lutheran minister. He attended Augustana College and the University of Minnesota, before pursuing a career in music and theater. Soul first gained recognition as the “Covered Man” on ‘The Merv Griffin Show’, where he performed songs while wearing a ski mask to hide his identity.
He later moved to Los Angeles, where he landed roles in shows such as ‘Star Trek’, ‘The Fugitive’, ‘Mission: Impossible’, and ‘Here Come the Brides’. He also recorded several albums and had a number one hit in the UK with ‘Don’t Give Up on Us’ in 1977.
However, his best portrayal of Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson, opposite Paul Michael Glaser as Detective David “Starsky” Starsky, in the popular cop show ‘Starsky and Hutch’ are still on peak. The show ran for four seasons from 1975 to 1979 and spawned a feature film in 2004, in which Soul and Glaser made cameo appearances.
David Soul Career
Soul had a long and varied career, appearing in films such as ‘Magnum Force’, ‘The Hanoi Hilton’, ‘Salem’s Lot’, and ‘Filth’. He also starred in several stage productions, including ‘Deathtrap’, ‘The Aspern Papers’, ‘Jerry Springer: The Opera’, and ‘Mack and Mabel’. He became a British citizen in 2004 and continued to work in the UK, most recently in the BBC drama ‘Holby City’.
His wife survived him, Helen Snell, whom he married in 2010, and his six children from previous marriages. He also had five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. His family said in a statement that he was “a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him”. They also thanked his fans for their “loyalty and support” over the years.
Soul’s co-star and friend, Paul Michael Glaser, paid tribute to him on social media, writing: “David was a wonderful human being, a great friend, and a superb actor. He had a passion for life and a sense of humor that was infectious. He was a joy to work with and a pleasure to know. I will always cherish our time together on ‘Starsky and Hutch’ and beyond. Rest in peace, my brother.”
David Soul Net Worth
David Soul was a well-known American-British actor and singer who passed away on January 4, 2024 at the age of 80. He was best known for his role as Detective Kenneth Hutchinson “Hutch” in the TV series “Starsky & Hutch” and his appearances in “Magnum Force,” “Salem’s Lot,” and “Here Come the Brides”. He also had a hit song called “Don’t Give Up on Us”.
As of 2024, David Soul’s net worth was $8 million
Sioux Falls native David Soul of ‘Starsky and Hutch’ fame has died
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