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The Independent
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Daniel Penny walks the catwalk at event titled ‘Dressed to Kilt' in New York City
Just a few months after being acquitted of the criminally negligent homicide of Jordan Neely, a mentally ill Black man, after putting him in a chokehold on a crowded train, Daniel Penny modeled on a catwalk in an event titled 'Dressed to Kilt.' Penny, 26, appeared at the show in Manhattan on the night of April 5. Dr. Geoffrey Scott Carroll, the founder and chairman of Dressed to Kilt, explained his reasons for featuring Penny in the show exclusively to The Independent. 'Daniel Penny was invited to walk in the show in recognition of his service as a U.S. Marine and the values he represents. His presence aligns with this year's tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, and we were honored to have him represent the branch.' 'We honor the commendation he received from the U.S. Marine Corps League and respect their decision to award him the 'Semper Fidelis' honor. Dressed to Kilt has long been a proud supporter of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and we continue to welcome and celebrate veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as part of our commitment to honoring service and sacrifice.' Dressed To Kilt was co-founded in 2003 by Dr Carroll and the late Sir Sean Connery. The recent show took place in The Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York on April 5. The New York Post reports that Penny walked to the sound of Bonnie Tyler's 'Holding Out for a Hero.' The site noted that Carroll introduced the former Marine as a 'hero.' 'Far from being a villain, this man was a hero to all the inhabitants of that subway car,' Carroll said. '[Penny] leaped into action as a passenger on a subway car when a potential assailant started threatening women, children and elderly people with a knife,' he added. An anonymous Manhattan jury cleared Penny of a criminally negligent homicide charge in the death of Neely, 30, in December 2024. The jury had deadlocked last week on a more serious manslaughter charge, which was dismissed. 'I'll take a million court appearances and people calling me names and people hating me, just to keep one of those people from getting hurt or killed,' Daniel Penny told Fox News in a clip that aired a day after the verdict. Meanwhile, scores of New Yorkers protested the trial outcome, holding signs and chanting Neely's name in a Manhattan square. 'Yes, he was acting erratically. But personally, I don't believe being mentally unwell and being homeless is a crime worthy of death,' said one of the organizers, Sean Blackmon. Penny, who served four years in the Marines, put Neely in a chokehold for about six minutes after Neely had an outburst that frightened riders on a subway car on May 1, 2023. Penny is white. Neely was Black.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevyn Major Howard Dies: ‘Full Metal Jacket' Actor Was 69
Kevyn Major Howard, known for appearing as Rafterman in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 69. 'Kevyn Major Howard gave and gave and gave so much to the world and especially the men and women of our armed forces,' wrote his friend and former co-star Matthew Modine on X in a tribute. 'He became famous for his role of 'Rafterman' in Stanley Kubrick's FULL METAL JACKET. His portrayal gave him a unique entrée into the world of the US Marine Corps. This led him on a decades-long journey to be in service of our nation's bravest. Thank you for your dedication to others and to America. May all the gods bless you Kevyn. Rest in peace. #SemperFidelis' More from Deadline Trump's Use Of 'Full Metal Jacket' Clips Criticized By Matthew Modine, But Stanley Kubrick's Daughter Says Former POTUS "Has My Blessing" Nicole Kidman Recalls Stanley Kubrick "Mining" Tom Cruise Marriage For 'Eyes Wide Shut' Rosario Dawson, Rachel Brosnahan, Matthew Modine, David Dastmalchian, Tyrese Gibson Among Marquee Jurors For HollyShorts Film Festival He attached a photo from set featuring the 'Lusthog Squad,' which included Howard alongside himself and co-stars Sal Lopez, Gary Landon Mills and Adam Baldwin. 'We're being lit by fire in this photo. We went to this source of warmth because the winter of 1985 was particularly freezing,' he added. Howard died Friday in a Las Vegas hospital surrounded by his loved ones, TMZ reported per his family. While his cause of death is yet to be determined, he had been hospitalized for weeks due to respiratory problems, the outlet, which first broke the news, said. Born Jan. 27, 1956 in Montreal, Quebec, Howard soon moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. His credits on TV include Cagney & Lacey; The A-Team; MacGyver; Magnum, P.I. and The Outsiders. His last credited appearance is in Crusade in 1999, per IMDb. On the silver screen, Howard has acted alongside Clint Eastwood in 1983's Sudden Impact, James Caan in 1988's Alien Nation and Charles Bronson in 1982's Death Wish II. Best of Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries Remembering Shelley Duvall: A Career In Photos
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kevyn Major Howard Dies: ‘Full Metal Jacket' Actor Was 69
Kevyn Major Howard, known for appearing as Rafterman in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 69. 'Kevyn Major Howard gave and gave and gave so much to the world and especially the men and women of our armed forces,' wrote his friend and former co-star Matthew Modine on X in a tribute. 'He became famous for his role of 'Rafterman' in Stanley Kubrick's FULL METAL JACKET. His portrayal gave him a unique entrée into the world of the US Marine Corps. This led him on a decades-long journey to be in service of our nation's bravest. Thank you for your dedication to others and to America. May all the gods bless you Kevyn. Rest in peace. #SemperFidelis' More from Deadline Trump's Use Of 'Full Metal Jacket' Clips Criticized By Matthew Modine, But Stanley Kubrick's Daughter Says Former POTUS "Has My Blessing" Nicole Kidman Recalls Stanley Kubrick "Mining" Tom Cruise Marriage For 'Eyes Wide Shut' Rosario Dawson, Rachel Brosnahan, Matthew Modine, David Dastmalchian, Tyrese Gibson Among Marquee Jurors For HollyShorts Film Festival He attached a photo from set featuring the 'Lusthog Squad,' which included Howard alongside himself and co-stars Sal Lopez, Gary Landon Mills and Adam Baldwin. 'We're being lit by fire in this photo. We went to this source of warmth because the winter of 1985 was particularly freezing,' he added. Howard died Friday in a Las Vegas hospital surrounded by his loved ones, TMZ reported per his family. While his cause of death is yet to be determined, he had been hospitalized for weeks due to respiratory problems, the outlet, which first broke the news, said. Born Jan. 27, 1956 in Montreal, Quebec, Howard soon moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. His credits on TV include Cagney & Lacey; The A-Team; MacGyver; Magnum, P.I. and The Outsiders. His last credited appearance is in Crusade in 1999, per IMDb. On the silver screen, Howard has acted alongside Clint Eastwood in 1983's Sudden Impact, James Caan in 1988's Alien Nation and Charles Bronson in 1982's Death Wish II. Best of Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries Remembering Shelley Duvall: A Career In Photos
