Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
No locations linked to this story
Tags
No tags linked to this story
All Coverage
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.
Joy Harmon, known for her iconic car wash scene in 'Cool Hand Luke,' passed away at her Los Angeles home after battling pneumonia. She was 87 years old.
Joy Harmon, best known for her role in 'Cool Hand Luke,' died at her Los Angeles home at age 87. She had been battling pneumonia and was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.
Joy Harmon, the actress known for her role in 'Cool Hand Luke' and later a baker, has died at age 87. She passed away in hospice care at her Los Angeles home after a recent illness with pneumonia.
Joy Harmon, best known for her iconic car wash scene in 'Cool Hand Luke,' has died at age 85. She passed away in hospice care at her Los Angeles home after battling pneumonia.
Joy Harmon, the actress known for her iconic car wash scene in 'Cool Hand Luke,' has died at age 85. She passed away in hospice care at her Los Angeles home after battling pneumonia.
Joy Harmon, who made a brief but iconic appearance as the car wash girl in 'Cool Hand Luke,' has died at age 85. She passed away at her Los Angeles home after battling pneumonia.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
April 13, 2026 at 10:23 AMCrowds gather ahead of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle's funeral
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
April 13, 2026 at 05:52 AMSouth Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
April 14, 2026 at 07:00 AMAsha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
April 12, 2026 at 08:24 AMIndian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey - Reuters
Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey Reuters
April 12, 2026 at 01:09 PMHip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67
The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
April 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM