'Starsky & Hutch's David Soul Became Family Man & Uses Cane at 79 – His Lookalike Grandson Celebrates 4th Birthday

• Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson was seen with a cane, having gained weight and turned gray.
• The "Starsky & Hutch" star found happiness with his wife in another country.
• Now he is the grandfather of a blond grandson who looks a lot like him.

David Soul made a name for himself with the hugely popular TV show "Starsky and Hutch." After playing the role of Hutch, the TV show followed him everywhere he went, with many half-hearted fans often wondering which of the two on-screen sleuths was on his resume.

The actor claimed his fame was one of the biggest reasons he decided to move to Britain after the TV shows ended. Although the show was an excellent experience that helped Soul make a success of himself, he had other things he wanted to do with his life, and his reputation as Hutch didn't allow him to move on.

Soul confessed that the role of Hutch wasn't his first choice, as he instead preferred the character Starsky. He reasoned that Hutch seemed slightly "boring," and his counterpart seemed much more exciting. Nonetheless, the producers cast him as Hutch, since he was too tall for Starsky and "had the wrong color hair."

After a life of fame, Soul spends his days with his beloved wife in Britain.

When the show ended after four seasons, Soul decided to explore the world with the money he had made. He spent some time in Cuba and moved to Britain, where his career as a pop singer took off. Soul produced a number of chart-topping hits, such as his 1976 song, "Don't Give Up On Us Baby."

Why Did Soul Leave His Country with Beloved Woman of 20 Years?

Besides branching out career-wise, Soul started a family. After his widespread success, Soul settled down with Helen Snell, and the two have been happily married ever since. The actor is the father of six children and adores being a family man in his old age. He commented on life after fame:

"I have a fantastic wife in Helen and I have six children, too. I like nothing better than when we are all together. I am still close friends with Paul. We knew each other before Starsky And Hutch and have been close friends all these years since."

The 79-year-old actor is also a devoted granddad. His daughter, China Soul, often posts pictures of her and her family, which includes her dad's carbon copy grandson, Henry Soul. The 4-year-old sports the same blond curls and wide smile, with one Instagram user noting, "Your dad is my favorite actor/singer. Henry looks exactly like him!"

The actor has also spoken out about his past marital issues and problems with his kids.

After a life of fame, Soul spends his days with his beloved wife in Britain. The actor opened up about his relationship with Snell, saying meeting her turned his life around. Although they didn't get along very well at the start, the two soon got to know each other, and they hit it off:

"She was doing the PR for 'Deathtrap', a play I toured with in Britain, and we didn't hit it off initially because I don't like PR, so I wasn't one of her favourite clients! She'd never seen 'Starsky & Hutch' and didn't really know who I was."

Over the course of their professional relationship, they connected and learned to understand one another. Eventually, the two said their vows on June 26, 2010, in Devon, Where Snell's family lived. The marriage also made Soul a British citizen, giving him the new home he adores so much.

David Soul Was Seen with Cane and in Wheelchair: What Happened?

Although Soul is living out his days surrounded by loved ones, the actor has appeared increasingly frail over the last few years. In 2017, his close friend and "Starsky and Hutch" co-star, Paul Glaser, wheeled him into the UK Comic Con in a wheelchair, inciting much worry from the gathered fans.

More recently, Soul appeared on the morning talk show "This Morning" with a cane. Although the actor is still animated and energetic, his iconic blond locks have turned gray, and he has put on some weight over the years. Nonetheless, Soul still has his recognizable swept-back hairstyle, even if it is a bit thinner.

The actor has also spoken out about his past marital issues and problems with his kids. Soul was married four times before he met Snell, and he has apologized to his ex-wives for any pain he caused them. Likewise, he is staying close with Glaser and working on his relationships with his kids, sharing, "I'm trying to be there for them, even in spite of the fact that I'm not present."

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