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The knowledge of him passing brings back wonderful memories of our time together. ApErmey as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket. Godspeed”.Ĭo-star Vincent D’Onofrio added: “Ermey was the real deal. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. Paying tribute, Full Metal Jacket star Matthew Modine wrote: “It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. The knowledge of him passing brings back wonderful memories of our time together. Joker #FullMetalJacket /AYbWQmLxy1Įrmey was the real deal. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

In one of the film’s most iconic scenes, Ermey delivers an almighty rant at one soldier, before delivering the now-iconic line: “What is your major malfunction”.Įrmey’s most recognisable on-screen performance also reflected his reality, having previously served as a drill sergeant during the Vietnam War – which allowed him to ad-lib huge portions of dialogue during filming.Īfter the success of Full Metal Jacket, Ermey went on to star in a string of well-known films including the Toy Story trilogy – where he provided the voice of green toy soldier Sarge. His performance was characterised by his no-nonsense attitude that often saw him tearing new recruits to shreds. Marines Platoon as they prepare for deployment to Vietnam. Hartman in the iconic 1987 war film, which follows the training of a U.S. Godspeed”, a statement confirmed.Įrmey gained a Golden Globe nomination for his powerful performance as Gunnery Sgt.

“It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. In a statement, his agent confirmed the actor’s death from complications of pneumonia. Lee Ermey, best known for his role as the ferocious drill sergeant in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 74. His television work includes appearances in “House,” “The X-Files,” “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.R. He would go on to appear in over 60 films, including “Seven,” “Leaving Las Vegas,” “The Frighteners,” Mississippi Burning,” “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Murder in the First,” the “Toy Story” films and many more. His film career began in earnest after that. In 1987, he was hired by director Stanley Kubrick as a consultant on the film, “Full Metal Jacket.” After Kubrick trouble filling the role of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, he cast Ermey.Įrmey’s standout performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Full Metal Jacket & Subsequent CareerĮrmey then appeared in “The Boys in Company C” and a couple of other projects before landing the role that would come to define him in the popular consciousness. Ermey managed to get cast as a helicopter pilot in the film. At the same time, Francis Ford Coppola was filming “Apocalypse Now” in the area. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.Īfter leaving the military, Ermey attended college at the University of Manila in the Philippines.

Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey, actor, Marine and friend to Athlon Outdoors, has passed away at the age of 74 due to complications from pneumonia. Ermey’s longtime manager, Bill Rogin, announced the sad news on his Facebook page last night.

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