Boardwalk Empire star dead at 41
Harjes died at Mount Sinai West hospital in New York on Tuesday, after he was diagnosed with cancer in February, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Harjes portrayed Jack Dempsey on the HBO hit. Other fans might remember him as Rikers Island nurse Oscar, when he appeared in Marvel's Daredevil.
The actor also had smaller credits in Orange Is the New Black, Blue Bloods, and The Forest Is Red.
The actor won the Best Actor gong at the Tolentino International Film Festival in Italy for The Forest Is Red. Boardwalk Empire star Devin Harjes has died at 41, following short battle with cancer. Credit: Bobby Bank / WireImage
Harjes was born on July 29, 1983 in Lubbock, Texas. He later relocated to New York to pursue acting.
He is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes.
Director Antonio DiFonzo shared his grief on Facebook.
'Terribly sad news as we lost Devin Harjes, an amazing actor and friend.
'He was constantly striving to be better and put his heart and soul into everything he did! We will never forget you and your amazing part in The Boyz of Summer and our lives. Rest in peace, Lion Heart!'
Friend Annette Waggoner also shared a tribute.
'Devin grew up riding with my boys. He was a special young man that was talented horseback and even more talented as an Actor.
'The world has lost another beautiful young person. Prayers and love to Randy Harjes and family.'
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