I think one of my sisters had his "Don't Give Up On Us' song on 45, while another sister had a Starsky doll (action figure). I believe that he was dating her Barbie. I always wanted Starsky's car. RIP Hutch.
I saw some photos of him at a fan convention within the past few years and he wasn't looking very good. So I can't say I am shocked by this, but it's still sad. RIP Hutch.