Actor Barbara Bosson, who is best known for her portrayal of Fay Furillo in the 1980s police drama “Hill Street Blues,” died Saturday, The Los Angeles Times reported.

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She was 83.

Bosson died “peacefully ... [and] surrounded by her family and loved ones,” according to her son, director and producer Jesse Bochco.

“More spirit and zest than you could shake a stick at,” wrote the TV producer and director, 47. “When she loved you, you felt it without a doubt. If she didn’t, you may well have also known that too. Forever in our hearts. I love you Mama. Barbara ‘Babs’ Bosson Bochco 1939-2023″

Bosson was nominated for a supporting drama actress Emmy during each of the first five years running of “Hill Street Blues” for her role as the ex-wife of Daniel J. Travanti’s Capt. Frank Furillo.

The show was co-created by her then-husband, Steven Bochco.

According to People, Bosson left the series in the sixth season after a dispute over her role and her salary.

Bochco had been fired after the series’ fifth season. The couple divorced in 1997.

A decade later, she would earn another Emmy nomination in 1996 for portraying prosecutor Miriam Grasso in “Murder One,” a project created by Bochco.

She also had roles in several TV shows including the Rockford Files spin-off Richie Brockelman, “Private Eye,” “Hooperman” and “Cop Rock.”

Bosson is survived by her son, daughter, grandson and granddaughter.

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