Kevyn Major Howard, who is best known for his acting roles in 80s movies, has died at the age of 69. The Full Metal Jacket star passed away on Friday in a Las Vegas hospital
Kevyn Major Howard, famed for his role as Rafterman in hit movie Full Metal Jacket, has sadly died aged 69. His family confirmed to TMZ that Howard passed away on Friday (February 14) in a Las Vegas hospital.
His loved ones shared the heartbreaking news today. According to TMZ, the seasoned actor was surrounded by friends and family when he died. His death comes just a week after Fast and the Furious star Peter Navy Tuiasosopo died.
While the cause of death is yet to be revealed, Howard reportedly had been suffering from respiratory issues and had been hospitalized for several weeks.
Born on January 27, 1956, in Montreal, Quebec, Howard made a name for himself as an actor and photographer.
He shot to fame with roles in ’80s blockbusters like Full Metal Jacket (1987), Sudden Impact (1983), Death Wish II (1982), and Alien Nation (1988).
In addition to acting, Howard was a celebrated photographer with over 36 years of experience, capturing images of actors, musicians, and business icons.
On the BBC show The Human Face, he was labelled the “King of the Hollywood headshot” and was the go-to headshot photographer in the industry after stepping back from acting.
Throughout his career, the star rubbed shoulders with numerous celebs such as Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson, Ron Howard, James Caan, Willem Dafoe, Lawrence Fishburne, Robert Blake, George Peppard, Tom Selleck, Don Johnson, Matthew Modine, Vincent D’Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Ed O’Ross, Arliss Howard, and many more, reports the Express.
He once referred to eyes as the “window to the soul”, something he focused on when taking the perfect headshot for his clients.
His page states: “His headshots capture a look, a glance, a nuance that brings a 2D image to life. When viewing Kevyn’s work you will experience the deliberate precision, accuracy, and illumination with which Kevyn captures his subject’s eyes. The eyes are absolutely the expression of the actors personality and charisma; they are the key to anyone’s success.”
The page further shares Kevyn’s guiding principles in life: “His philosophies to having a successful journey as a film actor are ‘simple anecdotes’.
“Be the best you can be – be simple – be authentic – be honest – strive for excellence in professionalism. These are all critical to being successful as an actor.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
