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Joy Harmon American actress, complications from pneumonia dead at age 87

Joy Harmon: key obituary facts

Is Joy Harmon dead? Yes. Joy Harmon died on April 14, 2026, at age 87.

Cause of death: Joy Harmon's cause of death was reported as Pneumonia.

What was Joy Harmon known for?

They was known as American actress (Cool Hand Luke, Village of the Giants, Angel in My Pocket), complications from pneumonia.

More about Joy Harmon

Born: Joy Patricia Harmon(1940-05-01)May 1, 1940Flushing, New York, U.S.

Years active: 1956–1973.

Known for: Car washing girl in Cool Hand Luke.

Joy Harmon, an American actress known for “Cool Hand Luke,” “Village of the Giants” and “Angel in My Pocket,” died on April 14, 2026, from complications of pneumonia.

She was 87. Harmon was active in film and television from 1956 to 1973 and was best known for her role as the car washing girl in “Cool Hand Luke.” She was also a former Miss Connecticut and later worked as a baker.

Joy Harmon, 87, American actress (Cool Hand Luke, Village of the Giants, Angel in My Pocket), complications from pneumonia.

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