Biography david soul

Actor David Soul, best known for his role in the television series Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of

His wife, Helen Snell, said he died on Thursday "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 said.

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

The US-born actor was best known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the classic crime-solving series Starsky & Hutch.

He starred opposite Paul Michael Glaser in the series, which ran from to

He and Glaser reprised their roles in the film remake Starsky & Hutch, which starred Ben Stiller as Starsky and Owen Wilson as Hutch.

Stiller paid tribute to Soul by reposting a clip from the