Overview

• Michael Cole, best known for his role in 'The Mod Squad,' died on December 10, 2024, at the age of 84 at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles.
• 'The Mod Squad,' which ran from 1968 to 1973, was a pioneering series addressing social issues like racism, police brutality, and the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
• Cole portrayed Pete Cochran, a troubled youth turned undercover cop, alongside co-stars Peggy Lipton and Clarence Williams III, both of whom predeceased him.
• In addition to his iconic role, Cole appeared in shows like 'Murder, She Wrote,' 'ER,' and the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's 'It,' as well as regional theater productions.
• Cole is survived by his third wife, Shelley Funes, and his children, and is remembered for his contributions to television and his warm, generous spirit.