Magnum PI star Roger E. Mosley dies aged 83 as daughter pens moving tribute
Magnum PI star Roger E. Mosley has died aged 83 with his daughter making a heartbreaking tribute as she announced his death
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Roger E. Mosley returns to Magnum PI in 2021
Magnum PI actor Roger E. Mosley has died at the age of 83.
His daughter confirmed the news that he passed away over the weekend and paid tribute to the star.
“Roger E. Mosley, my father, your friend, your ‘coach Mosley’ your ‘TC’ from Magnum P.I., passed away at 1:17am,” Ch-a wrote on Facebook.
“He was surrounded by family as he transcended peacefully.
“We could never mourn such an amazing man. He would HATE any crying done in his name. It is time to celebrate the legacy he left for us all.”
She continued: “I love you daddy. You loved me too. My heart is heavy but I am strong. I will care for mommy, your love of almost 60 years. You raised me well and she is in good hands. Rest easy.”
He starred in Magnum PI
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Roger starred as Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin on the original Magnum PI series from the 80s.
The series starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum and John Hillerman as Jonathan Quayle Higgins III.
In the series, Roger’s character had a helicopter business and was often helping Tom’s character escape danger.
He previously revealed that his Magnum PI role was his favourite in an issue of Ebony magazine back in 1982.
Roger was born in Los Angeles and kicked off his acting career with his role as a truck driver in The New Centurions in 1972.
He starred as Monk in Terminal Island in 1973. A year later, he founded the Watts Repertory Company.
He died surrounded by his family
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His most prominent film role was in the 1976 hit Leadbelly, where he played the titular character. It was a biography of the musician.
He also starred in The Greatest (1977), The White Lions (1981), Unlawful Entry (1992) and Letters from a Killer (1998).
Roger came out of retirement to return to Magnum PI in 2019 and 2021 as John Booky.
Fans paid tribute to the actor, with one person writing: “Sorry for your loss, condolences to you and family. I enjoyed your fathers acting.”
“Sorry for your loss! Loved him in Magnum PI! He was a legend. Rest easy,” another said.
One fan posted: “I’m so sorry Ch-a. Praying for you and your family.”
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