Actor Roger E Mosleyknown for his role as helicopter pilot Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin on the 1980s show Magnum, PIHe died this Sunday at the age of 83.
Through Facebook, Ch-a Mosley, his daughter, announced on August 6 that his father was in a serious car accident In the past weekwhich left him paralyzed from the shoulders down and in critical condition:
“This is a very tough time for us as we all know Roger as a lion, the king of all the places he showed up to. It is a legenda pioneera role model, a friend of their communities”.
However, on Sunday the actor passed away, through the social network she communicated: “Roger E. Mosley, my father, his friend, his ‘coach Mosley’, his ‘TC’ of Magnum P.I.death at 1:17 am He was surrounded by his family as he transcended in peace.”
He also added: “We could never mourn such an incredible man. He would hate any crying done on his behalf. It’s time to celebrate the legacy he left us all”.
Who was Roger E. Mosley?
The actor began his professional career in the 1970s with the film The island of the condemned (1973).
From his debut on the big screen, the actor continued to work on projects for theaters; However, it was not until 1980 that he got to one of the productions that would immortalize his work. Magnum, PI (1980).
It was about one TV series about criminal adventures which Mosley starred in command with Tom Selleckthe series had more than 100 chapters.
Apart from his stellar debut on the big screen, the actor continued with other projects for film and television; among which stand out Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (1990), A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), among other projects.
His daughter talked about her personality on Facebook, about things she found out about her father: “He has a little bag full of Starbucks gift cards that he gives away to people who have done good.”
On his iconic show, he added: “Magnum P.I. It hasn’t aired since 1988 (although it’s still in syndication). He still receives letters from fans for his role as ‘TC’… to this day they send him autograph cards and things for him to sign.”
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