Erik Estrada: Through the years

Erik Estrada in 1984.

Ponch meets Ponch: Erik Estrada (left) and Michael Peña clown around at the premiere of "CHiPs" on March 20, 2017, in Hollywood.

In 1991, Erik Estrada took time to sign autographs for fans in Phoenix during the filming of "The Sounds of Silence," which was released the following year.

Erik Estrada autographs a photo of himself for Norma Soules of Reno, Nevada, on Sept. 26, 2013.

Erik Estrada attends the premiere of "Planes: Fire & Rescue" on July 15, 2014, in Hollywood.

Erik Estrada in 1979.

Erik Estrada gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard on April 19, 2007.

Former 'CHiPs' star Erik Estrada meets St. Anthony, Idaho residents now that he's become a police reserve officer.

Erik Estrada promotes "The Surreal Life" on Jan. 13, 2004.

Larry Wilcox (left) and Erik Estrada reunited on Oct. 20, 1998, for an episode of "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee."

Erik Estrada signs autographs for fans during the filming of a "CHiPs" episode in Los Angeles on Oct. 23, 1979.

Erik Estrada in his prime days as a '70s TV hunk when he starred on "CHiPs."

Erik Estrada discusses his shooting with a Muncie, Ind., policeman during filming of the CBS reality show "Armed & Famous" in Muncie, Indiana, on Dec. 4, 2006. The cast had firearms training as part of their performance as reserve officers.

Erik Estrada (left) and Larry Wilcox star in the NBC series "CHiPs."