LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Actor Roger Earl Mosley, greatest identified for his position within the hit present “Magnum P.I.,” has died at age 83, in line with his household.

Mosley performed helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin within the present, which aired on CBS from 1980 to 1988. He portrayed a former Marine who ran a helicopter and tour service in Hawaii, usually flying Tom Selleck’s personal investigator across the islands to assist him clear up circumstances.

Mosley additionally made appearances on the rebooted model of “Magnum P.I.” in 2019. Over his lengthy profession, he appeared in a number of movies in addition to collection akin to “Night time Courtroom,” “Kung Fu,” and “Sanford and Son.” He additionally reunited along with his former co-star in an episode of “Las Vegas,” by which Selleck portrayed the proprietor of the Montecito on line casino.

Mosley’s household says he was concerned in a automobile crash within the Lynwood space final week that left him paralyzed within the hospital. His daughter introduced on Fb that Mosley died on Sunday.

His daughter Ch-a Mosley wrote: “He was surrounded by household as he transcended peacefully. We may by no means mourn such a tremendous man. He would HATE any crying completed in his identify. It’s time to have fun the legacy he left for us all. I like you daddy. You liked me too. My coronary heart is heavy however I’m sturdy.”

His household says he nonetheless receives fan mail and requests for autographs from his position as T.C.

Mosley grew up in and continued to reside within the Los Angeles space. He and his spouse, Antoinette Laudermick, had been collectively for practically 60 years they usually had three kids collectively.