Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.
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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.
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