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Unhappy information this weekend out of the leisure trade:
Devin Harjes, a veteran actor finest identified 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He was 41 years outdated.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 resulting from issues from most cancers, which he was identified with within the winter, in accordance with the star’s spokesperson.
Representatives for Harjes haven’t but offered extra particulars about his sickness.
“He was an artist of great conviction who never gave less than one hundred percent to any role he undertook,” his consultant mentioned in an announcement.
“As a person, he was generous, kind, understanding and devoted to his family and friends, a great horseback rider and had a magic way 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 began with the rhythm of hooves and the open plains — just 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 became the unlikely but perfect foundation for a life in the performing arts.”
Harjes spent his time in his dwelling close to the Rocky Mountains, in West Texas and/or in Hell’s Kitchen in New York Metropolis.
“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,” his obituary on his web site added.
Director Antonio DiFonzo paid tribute to Harjes in a Fb put up on Sunday, writing:
“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!”
Harjes is survived by his dad and mom, Randy and Rosanne Harjes, his sister Trish Harjes and his cat Maude.
Might he relaxation in peace.
