Roger E. Mosley died after car accident left 83-year-old Magnum P.I. star paralyzed from shoulders down, daughter says
MAGNUM P.I. star Roger E. Mosley’s cause of death has been revealed after tragically passing away at 83.
Mosley was involved in a major car crash last week that left him paralyzed before succumbing to his injuries, his daughter said.
Mosley appeared as Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin in eight seasons of the iconic 80s crime drama, opposite Tom Selleck.[/caption] His daughter said he died peacefully in his home on Sunday[/caption] Ch-a posted a tragic update about her father’s accident before later confirming his death to the Hollywood Reporter[/caption]Mosley appeared as Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin in eight seasons of the iconic 80s crime drama, opposite Tom Selleck.
“Last week my dad Roger E Mosley was involved in a major car accident that has left him paralyzed from the shoulders down,” his daughter Ch-a Mosley said on Facebook.
“He is in a critical condition but fighting hard.”
Ch-a posted the tragic update before later confirming his death to the Hollywood Reporter.
The actor’s Magnum P.I. character, Theodore, who ran a helicopter business, would often help Tom Selleck’s character, Private Investigator Thomas Magnum, get out of trouble by flying him over Hawaii.
Ch-a, announced that her father had passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, early Sunday morning.
In a social media post his daughter wrote: “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. I love you daddy.
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“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.”
The California native’s biggest film role was in Leadbelly, which premiered in 1976.
Mosley portrayed Huddie Ledbetter in a biography of the folk singer.
He admitted that this role was his favorite in an issue of Ebony magazine back in 1982.
Mosley took a break from acting in 2010, but then came out of retirement to appear in an episode of the Magnum P.I. reboot titled A Kiss Before Dying in 2019.
Mosley has been in a relationship with Toni Laudermick since 1976 and they had Ch-a together.
The star had previously married Sandra Locke in 1960, but divorced two year later.
They also had two children together, whom they co-parent, however, this part of his life is very private.
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The actor also appeared in TV shows such as Night Court, Kung Fu, Starsky and Hutch, The Rockford Files, Baretta, and Sanford and Son.
His film credits included The Mack, Hit Man, Sweet Jesus, Preacherman, and Darktown Strutters, just to name a few.
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The California native’s biggest film role was in Leadbelly, which premiered in 1976[/caption] His film credits included The Mack, Hit Man, Sweet Jesus, Preacherman, and Darktown Strutters, just to name a few[/caption]