David Harris, one of the stars of the 1979 cult classic “The Warriors”, has died aged 75 from cancer. His daughter confirmed the news to the New York Times, saying that he died on Friday at his home in New York City after a struggle with the illness.
Harris was best known for his role as Cochise, the character who sported a headband, in the film, which showed gangs battling on the rough streets of New York during the 1970s. A eponymous turf war unfolds, with the titular gang, The Warriors, at its heart. Harris’s role catapulted him to fame, leading to appearances in various movies for over three decades.
Death of a Legend
On television, he featured in episodes of “Law & Order,” “NYPD Blue,” “ER,” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Tributes began to pour in as soon as news of his death was made public.
“Shocked and saddened at the …