the actor david soul, who was best known for his role in the television series starsky and hutch, has died at the age of 80. his wife said he died on thursday after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family . she said he shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend. his smile, laughterand passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched. 0ur arts correspondent david sillito looks back at his life. david, 1977 was the year of the neck with three, son of an aloof pastor from south dakota. when with three, son of an aloof pastor from south dakota. when the
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