Devin Harjes, Blue Bloods Actor, Dies Of Cancer At 41
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Actor Devin Harjes, known for roles in Boardwalk Empire and Daredevil, passed away at 41 after battling cancer. He died on May 27 at Mount Sinai West hospital in NYC.
Devin Harjes, the actor celebrated for his memorable roles in Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods, and Marvel's Daredevil, has passed away at the age of 41 following a prolonged battle with cancer. He died on Tuesday, May 27, at Mount Sinai West hospital in New York City, just months after being diagnosed with cancer in February, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Born on July 29, 1983, in Lubbock, Texas, Harjes grew up surrounded by horses and animals, a passion that stayed with him throughout his life. Though his early years were grounded in rural life, his interests eventually turned toward acting. After studying the craft in college, Harjes moved to New York City, where he began his career with student films, off-Broadway productions, and independent cinema.
Outside the screen, Harjes was known to be a martial arts enthusiast and a fitness regular. His obituary notes his wit and dedication, stating, 'Outside of acting, Devin was a dedicated student of martial arts and a regular at the gym—he often joked it was safer than getting kicked in the face by a horse."
Harjes gained attention for portraying boxing legend Jack Dempsey in HBO's Boardwalk Empire. He also played Oscar, a nurse at Rikers Island in Daredevil, and Clyde, a bank guard in DC's Gotham. His extensive television credits include Orange Is the New Black, FBI, Elementary, and Manifest, in which he appeared as Pete Baylor across nine episodes in Season 3. His film work included roles in Rebel in the Rye, Boyz of Summer, The Forest Is Red, When the Shadow Falls, and Surprise Surprise, Mr. Conovy.
Tributes poured in from colleagues, including director Antonio DiFonzo, who wrote, 'Terribly sad news as we lost Devin Harjes. An amazing actor and friend… Rest in peace, Lion Heart."
Filmmaker Debra Markowitz added, 'Way too young. RIP Devin."
Harjes is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes; sister Trish Harjes and her husband Justin Kelley; his nephews Tristin and Sawyer; nieces Rory and Charly; his former wife and Gotham actress Shiva Shobitha; and his beloved cat, Maude.
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