By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Ron Glass, who delighted fans as detective Ron Harris on Barney Miller during its TV run from 1974-1982 has died at the age of 71.

The actor’s rep confirmed the death to Variety, but had no further details regarding the cause or location.

Glass was born in Evansville, Ind. and went on to study drama and literature at the University of Evansville. He began his career in Hollywood in episodes of “Sanford and Son,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “All in the Family” in the early ’70s.

NewzBreaker extends our condolences to the Glass Family in their time of grief.

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