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Kevin Brophy, the 1970s actor who made headlines in 2013 when it was revealed that a longtime fan had named him in his will, has died at the age of 70.
Brophy died on May 11 at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, his family announced on June 16. Legacy.comHe was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 10 years ago.
Brophy is also known for his starring role in the horror film Hell Night (1981), but he is best known for his starring role in the short-lived TV series Lucan (1977-1978), which was his first acting job.
Though the series had no lasting impact, it fascinated one Illinois man, Ray Fulk, who was remembered by both Brophy and his “Hell Night” co-star Peter Burton when he died in July 2012 at age 71. Real estate valued at $1.2 million.
It was a welcome windfall for Brophy, who had recently retired from acting and finished a 26-year career as a parking attendant at the Hotel Bel-Air.
Brophy was born on November 1, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brophy’s other credits include guest appearances on The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1978), M*A*S*H (1979), The Love Boat (1982), Growing Pains (1989), and JAG (1996).
In addition to “Hell Night,” Brophy also appeared in “Temptation” (1982), “Time Walker” (1982), “The Delos Expedition” (1986), “Code Name: Revenge” (1987), “Easy Wheels” (1989) and “The Book of 1000 Deaths” (2012).
He had a minor role in Goodfellas (1990).
Brophy’s final performance can be seen in the short film The Clown Statue (2022).
