David Harris Dies: ‘The Warriors’ Actor Who Played Cochise Was 75
deadline.comDavid Harris, the actor known for playing Cochise in the Walter Hill-helmed 1979 cult classic The Warriors, has died. He was 75.
The actor died Friday at his New York City home after he was diagnosed with cancer, his daughter Davina Harris disclosed to The New York Times.
David is also survived by his mother, three siblings and two grandchildren. Having accumulated more than 50 onscreen credits since 1976, Harris was most known for portraying the gang member Cochise in The Warriors, about a New York City street gang that ends up in a turf battle when they’re framed for the murder of a rival gang leader.
Although the film was met with negative reviews at the time, The Warriors turned out to be a box office success and has since been praised by fans and critics alike.
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