David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Actor, Dead at 80

David Soul, the actor best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the popular 1970s TV series “Starsky & Hutch,” passed away on Thursday at the age of 80. His wife, Helen Snell, said the Chicago-born actor died “after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.” She described him as a “beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother.” “He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend,” Ms. Snell said in a statement on Friday. “His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched,” she added....