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Khaleej Times
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Full Metal Jacket' actor Kevyn Major Howard passes away at 69
Kevyn Major Howard, the actor best known for playing Rafterman in the war movie Full Metal Jacket, passed away at the age of 69. The 1987 war film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick is based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Michael Herr and Gustav Hasford. It stars Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood, and Arliss Howard. Howard's family said he died at a Las Vegas hospital surrounded by loved ones on Friday. He was in the hospital weeks before his death due to respiratory issues. His official cause of death, however, has yet to be determined, reported People. Howard is survived by his wife, Tiffanie, and stepdaughter, Kayla, as well as his sister, Kim, and brother, Kelsey. Howard, who was born in Montreal, Canada, on January 27, 1956, appeared in several TV shows after moving to Los Angeles later in life to act. He was seen alongside Clint Eastwood in the 1983 movie Sudden Impact and had worked as an extra in Scarface. Howard also appeared in 1999's Crusade and was, according to the outlet, a skilled headshot photographer. Taking to X, Matthew Modine shared a photograph of himself with Howard and their Full Metal Jacket costars. "Kevyn Major Howard gave and gave and gave so much to the world and especially the men and women of our armed forces," Modine wrote. "He became famous for his role of 'Rafterman' in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket." "His portrayal gave him a unique entree into the world of the US Marine Corps," he continued. "This led him on a decades-long journey to be in service of our nation's bravest."
Express Tribune
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Full Metal Jacket actor Kevyn Major Howard dies at 69
Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his role as Rafterman in Stanley Kubrick's 1987 war film Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 69. According to TMZ, Howard passed away on Friday at a Las Vegas hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for respiratory issues for several weeks. His family confirmed his passing, though the exact cause of death has yet to be determined. Howard's former co-star Matthew Modine paid tribute to him on X, remembering him as a generous individual deeply committed to supporting the U.S. armed forces. 'He became famous for his role of 'Rafterman' in Full Metal Jacket,' Modine wrote. 'His portrayal gave him a unique entrée into the world of the U.S. Marine Corps, leading him on a decades-long journey of service to our nation's bravest.' Beyond Full Metal Jacket, Howard had an extensive career in both television and film. He appeared in popular TV series such as Cagney & Lacey, The A-Team, MacGyver, Magnum, P.I., and The Outsiders. His final credited role was in the 1999 series Crusade, according to IMDb. On the big screen, Howard starred alongside Hollywood legends, appearing in Sudden Impact (1983) with Clint Eastwood, Alien Nation (1988) with James Caan, and Death Wish II (1982) with Charles Bronson. Born on January 27, 1956, in Montreal, Quebec, Howard later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Outside of Hollywood, he was widely recognized for his longstanding dedication to military service initiatives. His passing marks the loss of a notable actor whose contributions, particularly in Full Metal Jacket, left a lasting impression on audiences and the industry alike.
