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David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80

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Actor-singer David Soul, a 1970s heartthrob who co-starred as the blond half of the crime-fighting duo "Starsky & Hutch" and topped the music charts with the ballad "Don't Give Up on Us," has died at the age of 80.

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  1. KAGS Bryan

    Actor David Soul, best known as 'Hutch' on 'Starsky and Hutch,' has died (opens KAGS Bryan)

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    KAGS Bryan's feed description

    Soul portrayed detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson alongside Paul Michael Glaser as detective David Starsky in “Starsky & Hutch.”

  2. KSDK

    Actor David Soul, who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' has died (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    David Soul continued to appear on stage and screen well into the 20th century, but he was best known for his work in the 1970s.

  3. Variety

    David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Star, Dies at 80 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    David Soul, who starred as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the TV series "Starsky & Hutch," has died. He was 80.

  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ star and singer, dies at 80 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    He was a Chicago native whose acting career dated back to the 1960s, when he joined the avant-garde Firehouse Theater in Minnesota.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    David Soul, one half of TV's 'Starsky & Hutch,' dies at 80 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    David Soul, the actor who brought the cool detective Ken Hutchinson to life in the popular ’70s series 'Starsky & Hutch,' has died. He was 80.

  6. Journal Times

    David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (opens Journal Times)

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    Journal Times's feed description

    Actor-singer David Soul, a 1970s heartthrob who co-starred as the blond half of the crime-fighting duo "Starsky & Hutch" and topped the music charts with the ballad "Don't Give Up on Us," has died at the age of 80.

  7. UPI

    David Soul, actor in 'Starsky & Hutch,' dies at 80 (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    David Soul, an actor who played Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson on "Starsky & Hutch," died Thursday at age 80.

  8. Fox32 Chicago

    David Soul, 'Starsky and Hutch' star, dies at 80 (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    The American-British actor played detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the original "Starskey & Hutch."

  9. CBS News

    David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."

  10. WHDH Boston

    David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ star, dead at 80 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — David Soul, best known for his role in the popular 1970s television series “Starsky & Hutch” has died, his wife announced in a statement

  11. Rolling Stone

    David Soul, 'Starsky & Hutch' Actor and Soft Rock Singer, Dead at 80 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    David Soul, the actor-singer who starred in 'Starsky & Hutch' and scored a Number One hit with "Don’t Give Up on Us," has died at the age of 80.

  12. Boston

    David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky & Hutch,' dies at 80 (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Soul portrayed detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson alongside dark-haired Paul Michael Glaser as detective David Starsky.

  13. CNN

    David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ star, dead at 80 (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    David Soul, best known for his role in the popular 1970s television series “Starsky & Hutch” has died, his wife announced in a statement to multiple outlets, including the BBC.

  14. KREM Spokane

    Actor David Soul, one half of 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80 (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    Soul portrayed detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson alongside Paul Michael Glaser as detective David Starsky in “Starsky & Hutch.”

  15. ABC 13 Houston

    Actor David Soul, half of 'Starsky & Hutch' duo, dies at 80 (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    His widow said Soul, born David Richard Solberg, died Thursday "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family."

  16. NBC News

    David Soul, actor best known for his role in the TV series ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ dies at 80 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Soul also had a successful singing career, scoring a U.S. chart-topping hit in 1977 with “Don’t Give Up on Us.”

  17. Kilgore News Herald

    'Starsky and Hutch' Star David Soul Dead at 80 (opens Kilgore News Herald)

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    Kilgore News Herald's feed description

    The actor's wife announced the news, stating that her husband passed after a 'battle for life.'

  18. Deutsche Welle

    'Starsky and Hutch' actor David Soul dies aged 80 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    David Soul's roughly five-decade career as a singer and actor led to him being best known as the 1970s detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson. It was a fairly short-running show by US standards, but it traveled far.

  19. The Hollywood Reporter

    David Soul, ‘Starsky and Hutch’ Actor, Dies at 80 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    He also appeared in 'Magnum Force,' 'Salem's Lot' and 'Here Come the Brides' and had a hit song, "Don't Give Up on Us."

  20. Deadline

    David Soul Dies: ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Star Was 80 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    David Soul, who was best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the hugely popular Starsky & Hutch TV series, has died aged 80, his wife has said. In a statement …

  21. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Starsky and Hutch actor David Soul dies aged 80 (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Actor and singer David Soul, best known for his starring role in the TV series 'Starsky and Hutch', has died at the age of 80.

  22. Portland Press Herald

    David Soul, actor who portrayed the blond half of TV’s ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ dies at 80 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Soul portrayed detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson alongside dark-haired Paul Michael Glaser as detective David Starsky in “Starsky & Hutch, which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1979.

  23. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Actor David Soul, one half of ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ has died at 80 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Soul portrayed detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson on the show. It ran on ABC between 1975 and 1979, and grew so popular it spawned a host of children's toys.

  24. InForum

    David Soul of 'Starsky and Hutch' fame has died. His career launched after performing in North Dakota. (opens InForum)

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    InForum's feed description

    Soul, who played 'Hutch' in the ABC classic, grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, went to college in Minnesota and performed in Medora.

  25. ABC 7 New York

    'Starsky and Hutch' star David Soul dies at 80 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    His widow said Soul, born David Richard Solberg, died Thursday "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family."

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