‘Starsky & Hutch’ Star David Soul Dead At 80
Starsky & Hutch star David Soul has sadly passed away at the age of 80, his wife, Helen Snell confirmed. Known for his iconic role as “Detective Hutch,” this is heartbreaking for fans of the show. So, what did Helen have to say and how are fans already remembering him? Read on for more details.
Starsky & Hutch Star David Soul Dead At 80
Fans of Starsky & Hutch are feeling truly nostalgic today. The series, which ran from 1975 to 1979, starred Paul Michael Glaser as Starsky and David Soul as Hutch. It became so iconic that a movie was released in 2004 with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in the key roles. Glaser is still kicking at eighty but sadly, according to The Sun, his partner in TV crime passed away at the same age. Soul’s wife, Helen Snell, shared the official statement on Friday, January 5th, 2023:
“David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday 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. His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”
Immediately, fans of Starsky & Hutch came out in droves to send their love and best memories of David and his role as Hutch. It appears that he really made an impact that won’t soon be forgotten.
RIP David Soul (80) who played a big part in our childhood as a Hutch in ‘Starsky and Hutch’ (1975-79). pic.twitter.com/uuA959ouxi
— I❤️Nostalgia ‘𝕏’ (@il0venostalgia) January 5, 2024
R I P David Soul. They don’t make em like they use to. 🫶🏽#starskyandhutch pic.twitter.com/qoYgCkgJl4
— Dat Brown Skin Gal 🐾🎸🇬🇩🇻🇨🇳🇬🇵🇸 (@missdemenor) January 5, 2024
R I P David Soul. They don’t make em like they use to. 🫶🏽#starskyandhutch pic.twitter.com/qoYgCkgJl4
— Dat Brown Skin Gal 🐾🎸🇬🇩🇻🇨🇳🇬🇵🇸 (@missdemenor) January 5, 2024
He also had roles in films like Salem’s Lot and appeared in Here Comes the Brides, The Secret of the Sahara, and The Yellow Rose. Yet, fans have one core memory of him and that is clearly on Starsky & Hutch, and for very good reason.
Life & Times
David Soul is a native of Chicago and grew up in a religious family. His father was a minister while his mother worked for Lutheran World Relief. This organization sent relief and aid to those in post-WW2 Europe. Therefore, he saw charity right in his home. Helen was wife number five and they wed in 2010. He leaves behind six children and, of course, his beloved Helen Snell. His legacy may live on with a reboot of his hit series. About a year ago, there were talks of a Starsky & Hutch reboot over at FOX. Whether that will happen since the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike dominated most of the year is yet to be seen.
What are your fondest memories of the show and David Soul? Let us know and keep David’s family and friends in your thoughts.
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The David Soul, who starred as Sergeant Kenneth Richard “Hutch” Hutchinson in the TV series “Starsky & Hutch,” died Thursday , his wife announced on his website. He was 80.