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'Full Metal Jacket' Star Kevyn Major Howard Dead at 69 After Health Issue

Actor Kevyn Major Howard, best known as Rafterman in ‘Full Metal Jacket,’ died Friday, February 14

Warner Brothers / courtesy Everett Collection“Although I haven’t been in a war, I have a much clearer understanding of patriotism, and the pride and courage it takes to serve your country,” Howard told the outlet at the time. The cinematic classic is based on the 1979 novel The Short-Timers and stars Matthew Modine, R. Lee Emery, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood and Arliss Howard. Sutherland, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada on July 17, 1935, studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and began to snag little roles in several British TV shows and films.

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