‘Mod Squad’ Star Michael Cole Lifeless at 84

Michael Cole, who was notably the ultimate surviving star of the ’60s/’70s hit crime drama “The Mod Squad,” has died … his reps confirmed Tuesday.

Per the actor’s workers … Michael handed away peacefully this morning whereas surrounded by his relations. They applauded the late star for “dwelling a full and vibrant life.”

A clarification for dying was not shared.

Michael — who was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1940 — broke into the commerce with due to a lot of TV and film roles inside the mid-60s … along with elements in “Gunsmoke,” “The Bubble,” and “Chuka.”

However, it was his work as Peter “Pete” Cochran, an undercover officer on “The Mod Squad,” that gave Michael his breakthrough in Hollywood. Michael starred alongside Peggy Lipton and Clarence Williams III on ‘Mod Squad,’ which ran from 1968 to 1973 on ABC.

Peggy and Clarence predeceased Michael in 2019 and 2021, respectively … making MC the ultimate OG star these earlier a lot of years.

Following his time on “Mod Squad,” Michael appeared on completely different TV hits, along with “Shock Girl,” “The Love Boat,” “CHiPs,” “Murder, She Wrote,” and the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “It.”

He moreover appeared in numerous movement footage … along with a 2008 made-for-TV movie, titled “Grave Misconduct,” which was moreover his closing credit score rating.

Michael is survived by his third partner, Shelley Funes, who he married in 1996 and his children from his first 2 marriages.

He was 84 years earlier.