David Soul death updates — Starsky & Hutch star and Silver Lady singer dies as wife Helen Snell issues statement

David Soul's television career

David Soul is best known for his leading role in the 1970s detective series, Starsky & Hutch.

He also appeared in series such as Here Comes the Brides, The Secret of the Sahara, and The Yellow Rose.

David Soul's early life

David Soul was born in 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.

His father was a minister and his mother worked for Lutheran World Relief.

Soul also lived in South Dakota and Mexico City as a child.

David Soul's career achievements

David Soul was best known for his role as Detective Hutch in the series, Starsky & Hutch, which ran from 1975 to 1979.

He also played Officer John David in Magnum Force and appeared in the 1979 horror film, Salem's Lot.

Soul also appeared in Appointment with Death and the 1982 historical thriller, World War II>

Wife releases statement

David Soul's wife, Helen Snell said in a statement: "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."