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R. Lee Ermey, famous for his tough-guy role in "Full Metal Jacket," dies at 74
R. Lee Ermey, famous for his tough-guy role in 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 74
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2018/04/15/actor-r-lee-ermey-full-metal-jacket-dies-74/519273002/
R. Lee Ermey, the character actor famous for his bristling, Golden Globe-nominated role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, has died at age 74.
The actor was known for playing authority figures, including the voice of Sarge, the leader of the little green army men in the Toy Story movies; Sheriff Hoyt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake (2003) and a police captain in Se7en (1995).
His manager Bill Rogin shared the news of Ermey's death on social media Sunday night:
"It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ( "The Gunny" ) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. 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. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.
"There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It's actually the Riflemen's Creed. 'This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2018/04/15/actor-r-lee-ermey-full-metal-jacket-dies-74/519273002/
R. Lee Ermey, the character actor famous for his bristling, Golden Globe-nominated role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, has died at age 74.
The actor was known for playing authority figures, including the voice of Sarge, the leader of the little green army men in the Toy Story movies; Sheriff Hoyt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake (2003) and a police captain in Se7en (1995).
His manager Bill Rogin shared the news of Ermey's death on social media Sunday night:
"It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ( "The Gunny" ) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. 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. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.
"There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It's actually the Riflemen's Creed. 'This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.'
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