‘Full Metal Jacket’ star Kevyn Major Howard dead at 69, reports say – KOLD
(Gray News) – Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his portrayal as Rafterman in “Full Metal Jacket,” has died, multiple outlets reported. Howard died Friday in a Las Vegas hospital surrounded by friends and family, Deadline reported. He was 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”While his cause of death is yet to be determined, he had been hospitalized for weeks due to respiratory problems, TMZ reported. His acting career began in the late 1970s after moving to Hollywood, where his first major role was in the film The Serial.He later appeared in notable films such as Death Wish II and Sudden ImpactCopyright 2025 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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