The actor best known for his role as helicopter pilot Theodore "TC" Calvin on the hit 1980s series Magnum, P.I., has passed away. The news of his death was revealed by his daughter. He was an old man.
He died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from injuries he sustained in a car accident last week.
It was impossible to mourn such an amazing man. He wouldn't want anyone crying in his name. His daughter wrote that it was time to celebrate his legacy. I adore you dad. You were fond of me as well. I am strong, even though my heart is heavy. I will care for your mom. She is in good hands with you. It's good to rest easy.
The Los Angeles native began his acting career in small television roles like Cannon and The Sixth Sense. He starred in a number of blaxploitation films in the 70s, including The Mack, Hit Man, and Darktown Strutters.
The private investigator CBS series, "Magnum, P.I.," starred Tom Selleck and Larry Manetti. There was a helicopter pilot named T.C.. Calvin appeared in 158 episodes during the eight season run of the show. You Take The Kids, Night Court, and Hangin' With Mr. Cooper were just a few of the shows that the actor acted in.