‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘JAG’ Visitor Actor Dies From Most cancers: Kevin Brophy Was once 70

Kevin Brophy additionally starred within the short-lived Seventies ABC drama ‘Lucan.’

Loved actor Kevin Brophy has died. Consistent with The Hollywood Reporter, Brophy, who visitor starred on episodes of JAG and M*A*S*H, kicked the bucket at 70 years previous. His circle of relatives introduced that he died on Might 11 at his Rancho Sante Fe house after being recognized with degree 4 most cancers 10 years in the past. Brophy was once identified for his starring position within the ABC drama Lucan within the overdue Seventies. He additionally starred cult horror movie Hell Evening and acted in a large number of motion pictures and presentations between the Seventies and Nineties.

Brophy was once born on Nov. 1, 1953 in Salt Lake Town, and his circle of relatives moved to the San Fernando Valley when he was once 9 years previous. He attended CalArts along with his classmates Ed Harris, David Hasselhoff, and the overdue Paul Reubens. In 1977, he landed his first skilled performing activity on ABC’s short-lived Lucan, the place he performed a 20-year-old guy who spent the primary 10 years of his existence working wild within the forests in northern Minnesota, being raised by way of wolves. The collection additionally starred Don Gordon and ran for simply two seasons.

In 1981, Brophy starred within the Tom DeSimone-directed slasher horror Hell Evening along Linda Blair, Vincent Van Patten, and Peter Barton. Different credit come with The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, M*A*S*H, The Lengthy Riders, The Yeagers, The Seduction, Strike Power, The Love Boat, Companions in Crime, Finder of Misplaced Loves, Rising Pains, Goodfellas, Superstar Trek: Deep Area 9, and I am Dropping You. Brophy’s ultimate movie position was once 2012’s E-book of 1000 Deaths, which got here 14 years after his remaining position. He additionally gave the impression within the 2022 quick The Clown Statue. It is unknown what made him wish to take a smash from performing, and it is conceivable if now not for his prognosis, he would possibly have made an everlasting go back to performing within the early 2010s.

Starting in 1983, he labored as a valet on the Lodge Bel-Air all through his loose time. He later served as a bunch on the Luxe Lodge in Beverly Hills. His obituary states that he spent 5 years in overall remission however in the long run succumbed to his most cancers. The ones wishing to honor Brophy’s reminiscence can plant bushes and are inspired to seek advice from the Sympathy Retailer for more info. Brophy is survived by way of his spouse, Amy Prettyman Brophy, his mom Carol, his brother John and spouse Wendy, youngsters Kelly, Michael, Megan, and Ryan, and grandchildren Jarrah and Saylor.