Michael Cole — best known for his role as Pete Cochran in “The Mod Squad” and Harlan Barrett in “General Hospital” — has died at 84. Cole passed away peacefully “surrounded by his loved ones after living a full and vibrant life,” his rep confirmed in a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They did not reveal his cause of death.

Actor Michael Cole, who played Pete Cochran on the TV series "The Mod Squad," died Tuesday at 84. The show was one of the first mainstream TV shows of the era focused on the 1960s youth counterculture.

Actor Michael Cole, widely known for his role as Pete Cochran in the ABC crime drama series The Mod Squad, has passed away. As his fans mourn the TV star’s death, many are curious to know how did he die.