The warriors star David Harriswho also appeared in shows like Law and Order: SVU and NYPD Bluehe died He was 75 years old.

The actor died on Friday, October 25, at his home in New York City after a battle with cancer, his daughter Davina told New York Times,

Born on June 18, 1949, in New York City, Harris attended the High School for the Performing Arts before landing his first screen acting role in the 1976 television movie. Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys. This would lead to a number of supporting roles before he landed his best known role as Cochise in Walter Hill’s 1979 cult film. The warriors.

Based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel of the same name, The warriors centers on a street gang that travels 30 miles from the Bronx to their home turf of Coney Island after being framed for the murder of a respected gang leader. Harris’ Cochise was a prominent member of the gang who was noted for his elaborate fashion sense. He reprized the role in 2005 for The warriors video game

After his role in The warriorsHarris would go on to star in several films throughout the 1980s, including Brubaker, Purple hearts, A soldier’s story, Mercury, Fire with fireand Fatal beauty.

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He has also appeared in numerous classic television series throughout his career including Hill Street Blues, MacGyver, The story of the crime, Simon & Simon, Cop Rock, equalizer, Martial law, ER, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Elementaryand NYPD Bluewhere he played Officer Donny Simmons in 16 episodes.

His last on-screen role came in 2019 in the BET+ comedy series First Wives Clubbased on the 1996 film of the same name written by Robert Harling. Harris appeared in one episode playing Uncle Bebop.

Lin-Manuel Mirandawho earlier this month released a concept album with playwright Eisa Davis based on The warriorsshared a tribute to Harris on Instagram.

“Shocked and saddened by the death of David Harris aka original Cochise from ‘The Warriors’.” Hamilton wrote the star. “We were celebrating and giving him flowers for his unforgettable performance just over a week ago. Grateful for that moment with him. Our hearts go out to his daughter and galaxy of family and friends.”

Harris is survived by his mother, three of his siblings and his two grandchildren.