Joy Harmon, the actress famous for the car wash scene in Cool Hand Luke, has been reported to have died in April 2026 at age 87. She passed away after a battle with pneumonia and related health complications, with family statements noting she remained engaged with loved ones until the end.[1][7][9]
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Joy Harmon on TMZ, your go-to source for celebrity news, photos, & videos. Latest Story: 'Cool Hand Luke' Actress Joy Harmon Dead at 87
www.tmz.comJoy Harmon, who made a major impression on audiences with her brief appearance as the car wash girl in 'Cool Hand Luke,' has died.
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www.newsnow.co.uk1960s screen icon Joy Harmon, who wowed fans in Cool Hand Luke, has died aged 87.
www.dailymail.co.ukA JOY TO BEHOLD It is very rare when one of my starlets gets a mention in Entertainment Weekly magazine. The latest issue’s cover story is “The 50 Sexiest Movies Ever” and believe it or not Glamour Girl Joy Harmon gets a special shout out for her scintillating car wash scene in the classic Paul ... Read more
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