Starsky & Hutch actor David Soul dies aged 80

Actor and singer best known for starring role in 1970s police series has died, says his wife, Helen Snell

The actor David Soul, best known for his role in the television series Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80, his wife, Helen Snell, said.

David Soul - beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother - died yesterday after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family," she said in a statement on Friday. He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend.