Actor Michael Cole, widely known for his role as Pete Cochran in the ABC crime drama series The Mod Squad, has passed away. As his fans mourn the TV star’s death, many are curious to know how did he die.

The late actor took on the role of Peter Cochran in the late 1960s police drama Michael Cole, best known for his role in The Mod Squad, has died. He was 84. On Dec. 10, the late actor — who made his mark as Pete Cochran in the 1960s police drama — died peacefully "surrounded by his loved ones after living a full and vibrant life,

Actor Michael Cole, who played Pete Cochran on the TV series "The Mod Squad," died Tuesday at 84. The show was one of the first mainstream TV shows of the era focused on the 1960s youth counterculture.