Kevin Brophy, the Beloved Lucan, Passed away on May 11, 2024.
It's taken me a while to share this because I only recently learned of Mr. Brophy's passing. I knew he had been battling cancer, but this heartbreaking news still came as a shock.
I apologize for the long absence from my Lucan website. My mother's passing in 2023, after her own long battle with a terminal illness, deeply affected me. The loss of her, combined with other personal challenges, drained my motivation for many of my hobbies, including maintaining my fansites. I genuinely hope to rectify this throughout the new year.
Kevin Brophy was a fine actor best known for his role as the titular character in the 1970s TV series Lucan. Mr. Brophy passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 70.
Born in Salt Lake City and raised in Southern California, Kevin Brophy's career took off after graduating from the California Institute of the Arts. His breakthrough role as Lucan, a young boy raised by wolves, captivated audiences and launched his acting career.
I can't speak highly enough of Lucan and Mr. Brophy's noble and sensitive performance. Hollywood missed a significant opportunity by not casting him in other substantial roles. It's a shame he wasn't given more chances to shine.
Beyond Lucan, Brophy appeared in various TV shows, including Love Boat, MASH, Growing Pains, The Hardy Boys Mysteries, and Hart to Hart. His feature films include the Cannes Film Festival entry The Long Riders (1980) and the cult horror classic Hell Night (1981).
After decades of acting, Brophy worked as a valet at the Hotel Bel-Air for 26 years. He passed away peacefully at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, after a courageous battle with stage IV cancer.
Links with information regarding Mr. Brophy's passing:
Kevin Brophy Obituary
Hollywood Reporter Article
Many thanks to 70s & 80s Podcast Historian Chris Cooling for posting the news on his Facebook page. Please check out his excellent Blog and Podcast - Forgotten TV.
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