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Michael Cole dead at 84: The last surviving Mod Squad star passed away 'peacefully'

Michael Cole has died at the age of 84. The actor, who was notably the last surviving star of the 1960's police drama, The Mod Squad, passed away on Tuesday morning.

'The Mod Squad not only made him a household name but also broke barriers by addressing themes of racial and social justice, with Cole’s performance helping to bring authenticity and heart to the series.' Cole was the last living Mod Squad star as Peggy passed away in 2019, and Clarence in 2021; the trio pictured at the Screen Actors Guild of America Awards on February 23, 1997 in LA The show's IMDb logline reads: 'Young people in trouble with the law (wealthy Pete stole a car; Linc arrested during Watts riots; Julie ran away from her San Francisco prostitute mother) can avoid jail by infiltrating the counter culture and exposing bad guys who prey on other kids.'

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