NEW YORK (PIX11) — You may not know his name, but if you’re a fan of the 1979 cult film classic “The Warriors,” then you know his face.

Actor Roger Hill, who was known for his portrayal of Cyrus in the popular gang movie, died at 65 in New York last Thursday, Variety reported.

Born and raised in New York City, Hill spent almost 20 years as an actor, but became famous for his role as the charismatic gang lord Cyrus, whose memorable phrase was “Can you dig it?”

In the movie, Cyrus is assassinated at a large gang gathering in the Bronx, and “The Warriors” are wrongly blamed for the death, sparking a night-long odyssey through the New York City subway system.

Hill was deeply involved in off-Broadway plays, and was part of a touring production of “Hamlet.”

He is survived by his only son, Chris W. Hill, who is a film editor, according to Variety.

Hill’s cause of death was not revealed.

Fans have taken to social media to express their condolences.

"Can you diiiiiig it?!" Yes, we can. And we did. RIP Roger Hill, aka, Cyrus. #TheWarriors — Chad Gomez Creasey (@chadgcreasey) February 25, 2014