1979 saw the release of the cult classic, The Warriors, which established American actor David Harris into the spotlight for his portrayal of Cochise, a pivotal gang member in the movie. Since then, Harris has appeared in various supporting roles across multiple projects. Sadly, The New York Times recently reported the actor’s passing at the age of 75.
The news of David Harris’s passing on October 25, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond. Harris left an indelible mark on the screen, captivating audiences with memorable performances. As time passes, more about Harris’s death is revealed.
How Did David Harris Die?
According to the recent report by The New York Times, beloved actor David Harris’s cause of death was cancer. The news outlet learned of the cause of death from Harris’s daughter.
Born on June 18, 1949, Harris’s first role came at the age of 27 in 1976, when he played the role of Haywood Patterson in Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys, a historical drama television film.
Until 1979, Harris continued to appear in several supporting roles until his role as Cochise in The Warriors, as we mentioned earlier. Harris will be remembered the most for this particular role despite his continued acting career after this particular role.
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David Harris’s Career Beyond The Warriors
While Harris’s role in The Warriors will be remembered for decades to come, as it has for the last few, let’s take a look at some of his work beyond this cult classic as we remember the work of this talented actor.
Following The Warriors, Harris appeared in several movies like Brubaker (1980), A Soldier’s Story (1984), Fire with Fire (1986), Operation Warzone (1990), Dish Dogs (2000), and His Dying Wish (2016).
Not only did Harris appear in movies, but also played several roles in television, including titles like Death Penalty (1980), North and South (1985), In the Heat of the Night (1988), Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1998), 18 Wheels of Justice (2001), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012), and First Wives Club (2019).
Lastly, in 2005, Harris reprised his role as Cochise in The Warriors video game which was published by Rockstar Games and eventually was re-released in 2013 on PlayStation 3, and in 2016 on PlayStation 4.
Conclusion
As more people across the globe learn about David Harris’s death, we would highly recommend taking a glance at his aforementioned filmography in the meantime as a means to remember him, and honor the actor’s memory!