Kevyn Major Howard

Kevyn Major Howard (January 27, 1956 – February 14, 2025) was a Canadian actor and photographer, best known for his role as Private First Class "Rafterman" in Stanley Kubrick's war film Full Metal Jacket.

Life and career Howard was born in Montreal, Canada on January 27, 1956. In 1982, Howard appeared as Stomper in Death Wish II and later as Hawkins in Clint Eastwood's 1983 film Sudden Impact, notably making him the only actor to be in both Death Wish and Dirty Harry film series. . He founded and was president of a non-profit organization called Fueled by the Fallen. The organization honors "fallen heroes" of the United States and its allies, primarily through their commemorative tribute cars (such as racecars and parade cars). In addition to honoring the aforementioned, the organization aims to pay remembrance to victims of 9/11, making good on "a promise to Never Forget."

Howard died in Las Vegas on February 14, 2025, at the age of 69. He had been hospitalized for weeks with respiratory problems.

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