Ben Stiller paid a vibrant tribute to David Soul.
The 58-year-old actor took to social media to pay tribute to Soul, who died on Thursday (01.04.24), aged 80.
Ben – who starred alongside Owen Wilson in the 2004 film 'Starsky and Hutch' – wrote on X: “Defining 70s cool. Rest in peace x (sic)”
Elsewhere, model Carol Alt revealed she was a huge fan of the late actor.
Carol, 63, described Soul as having “real star power and a strong presence”.
She said DailyMail.com: “I grew up with the handsome David Soul who stars in “Starsky and Hutch”. This show was a must-see of the week thanks to David, who had real star power and a strong presence. I loved his character . I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.”
Meanwhile, William Shatner offered his condolences to Soul's family.
The 92-year-old actor – who played James T. Kirk in the “Star Trek” franchise – said on social media: “Condolences to the family of David Soul. One of his first roles was in an episode of the original Star Trek series. (sic)”
Soul's death was announced by his wife, Helen Snell.
She said in a statement: “He shared many extraordinary gifts around the world as an actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend.
“His smile, his laugh and his passion for life will be remembered by many whose lives he touched.”
The actor was best known for playing Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the television series “Starsky and Hutch.”
His other acting roles include “Here Come The Brides”, “Magnum Force” and “The Yellow Rose”.
But before he found success as an actor, Soul began his career as a folk singer and served as a warm-up act for stars such as Frank Zappa and The Byrds.