Michael Cole, ‘Mod Squad’ Actor, Dies at 84

Michael Cole, who most famously portrayed Pete Cochran, one of the three young undercover cops on ABC’s crime drama Mod Squad (1968-1973), died on Tuesday, December 10. He was 84 years old.

The tragic news was initially reported by a few outlets, including Variety, whose representatives shared that the actor died “peacefully this morning, surrounded by loved ones, after living a full and vibrant life.” Cole died at Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Tarzana, California, publicist Rachel Harris announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death has been revealed at this time.