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Unhappy information this weekend out of the leisure trade:
Devin Harjes, a veteran actor finest recognized for his roles in Boardwalk Empire and Manifest, has handed.
He was 41 years outdated.
Harjes (pictured above on the aforementioned NBC drama) died at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York Metropolis as a consequence of problems from most cancers, which he was recognized with within the winter, in response to the star’s spokesperson.
Representatives for Harjes haven’t but offered extra particulars about his sickness.
“He was an artist of nice conviction who by no means gave lower than a hundred percent to any function he undertook,” his consultant mentioned in an announcement.
“As an individual, he was beneficiant, form, understanding and dedicated to his household and mates, a fantastic horseback rider and had a magic manner with all animals.”
Harjes carried out in theater productions in Texas and New York Metropolis, earlier than starring as Jack Dempsey within the hit HBO interval drama Boardwalk Empire in 2011.
He went on to visitor star Blue Bloods, Orange is the New Black, Gotham and Daredevil.
The actor additionally portrayed Pete Baylor in seasons 2 and three of Manifest.
“His life started with the rhythm of hooves and the open plains — simply three days after he was born, his father carried him and his sister on horseback,” the actor’s obituary learn.
“That early bond with animals and the rodeo spirit stayed with him and later turned the unlikely however good basis for a life within the performing arts.”
Harjes spent his time in his house close to the Rocky Mountains, in West Texas and/or in Hell’s Kitchen in New York Metropolis.
“Exterior of performing, Devin was a devoted scholar of martial arts and an everyday on the fitness center — he usually joked it was safer than getting kicked within the face by a horse,” his obituary on his web site added.
Director Antonio DiFonzo paid tribute to Harjes in a Fb submit on Sunday, writing:
“Terribly unhappy information as we misplaced Devin Harjes, a tremendous actor and buddy. He was consistently striving to be higher and put his coronary heart and soul into every little thing he did! We’ll always remember you and your wonderful half in The Boyz of Summer season and our lives. Relaxation in peace, Lion Coronary heart!”
Harjes is survived by his dad and mom, Randy and Rosanne Harjes, his sister Trish Harjes and his cat Maude.
Could he relaxation in peace.
