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 died on Feb. 14 at the age of 69. In addition to appearing in “Full Metal Jacket,” he also founded the non-profit group Fueled by the Fallen for veterans and first responders.

Kevyn Major Howard, the actor best known for playing Rafterman in the war movie Full Metal Jacket, has died. He was 69. Howard's family told TMZ that he died at a Las Vegas hospital surrounded by ...

Kevyn Major Howard, an actor best known for his work in Stanley Kubrick's iconic Vietnam War drama "Full Metal Jacket," has died. He was 69. Howard passed away on Feb. 14, and his cause of death ...

Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his role as Rafterman in Full Metal Jacket, has died. He was 69. Howard passed away in Las Vegas on Friday, February 14.

Kevyn Major Howard, who played Rafterman in Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed film "Full Metal Jacket," passed away on Friday at age 69. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

“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 ...

Actor Kevyn Major Howard arrives at the 2nd Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Benefit Concert at The House of Blues on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 in Los Angeles.

Actor Kevyn Major Howard arrives at the 2nd Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Benefit Concert at The House of Blues on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 in Los Angeles.

Actor Kevyn Major Howard arrives at the 2nd Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Benefit Concert at The House of Blues on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 in Los Angeles.

Actor Kevyn Major Howard arrives at the 2nd Annual Heroes Helping Heroes Benefit Concert at The House of Blues on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 in Los Angeles.