File photo dated 13/3/1981 of The Professionals star Lewis Collins who has died aged 67, his agent said. Martin Shaw, playing Doyle, Gordon Jackson playing Cowley and Lewis Collins playing Bodie, testing the 180 laser beam gun from episode one of The Professionals, entitled 'Hunter/Hunted'. THE Professionals star Lewis Collins has died aged 67, his agent says. The actor, who played Bodie in the crime drama alongside co-star Martin Shaw, died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a five-year struggle with cancer. His agent said: "He died peacefully at his LA home surrounded by his family. Privacy is asked for at this very sad time. The Professionals, which made stars of Collins and Shaw, was based around the adventures of a fictional crime fighting unit called CI5. Its memorable theme tune and action-packed plots made it a huge hit on ITV in the late 1970s and early 80s. Collins's other most notable role came in 1982's Who Dares Wins, when he played a member of the SAS. He was born on Merseyside and worked as a drummer in local bands and as a hairdresser before getting into acting. Shaw said: "I was very sad to hear today that Lewis has died. We spent a very tough four years together in making The Professionals, and shared in the production of what has become an icon of British television. He will be remembered as part of the childhood of so many people, and mourned by his fans. I send my love and condolences to his family, and the great many who will miss him. with AAP