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Kevin Michael Brophy

1953 - 2024

BORN

1953

DIED

2024

Kevin Brophy Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Kevin Michael Brophy
Start: 2024-06-29T18:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Cyril's Church

1953 - 2024 Kevin Brophy, film and TV actor, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 70. Kevin was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. His family relocated to the San Fernando Valley, where he attended St. Cyril's Elementary School. Kevin moved to Del Mar, CA, for high school. After graduating from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) in Valencia, Kevin played the title character in the television series Lucan (1977-1978). He was also featured in The Long Riders (1980) and the horror classic Hell Night (1981). Brophy had numerous guest roles in motion pictures and television series, including Love Boat, M*A*S*H, Growing Pains, The Hardy Boys Mysteries and Hart to Hart.
In addition to his acting career, Brophy's outgoing personality and sense of humor found a place to shine while he worked at the Hotel Bel Air and the Luxe Hotel, Beverly Hills. Kevin was a lifelong Dodger fan and lover of rock n' roll, especially The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead and George Harrison. He loved classic cars, especially his '57 Chevy and red Triumph TR4A.
Known for his positive attitude and limitless faith, despite being diagnosed with stage four cancer, he lived 10 years. Five of them in total remission, before he succumbed to it & died at their home in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Kevin will be remembered for his quick wit, love of family and friends and gratefulness of spirit.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Amy Prettyman Brophy, his mother Carol, brother John (Wendy), his children Kelly, Michael (Lindsey), Megan, Ryan, and grandchildren Jarrah and Saylor. His Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 29, at St. Cyril's Church in Encino.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jun. 16, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Brophy

14 Entries

Jacqueline Kinney

October 26, 2025

I just found out about his passing today I was looking for his show Lucan to rewatch as a young girl I watched Lucan never missed it I was so in lust with him. I watch every show he was on. I wrote him a letter and sent him a necklace and he sent me an Autograph picture of himself in his brown jacket. I was so excited. I lost the picture in a fire with all my stuff but I never for got what a wonderful actor he was and a really nice man it's was a shame to hear of his passing RIP Kevin Brophy

Elizabeth Alcock Bredall

September 22, 2025

Kevin and I worked together at The Hotel Bel Air. He was such a lovely friend!! I did not know that he had passed. I'm so sorry. He was such a supportive friend when I needed one. I was a fan before I met him, and so glad to call him a dear friend now.

parveen bajwa

June 25, 2025

wow!! cant believe it. he was such a great actor. i loved watching him movies, and this is coming from a millineal kid. RIP.

Janice Abell

June 14, 2025

Dearest Kevin - I only recently found out about your passing last year. I am so very sorry. Amy, if you see this, please give me a call. 818-317-5831. You were such a positive spirit Kevin, fun to be around, witty and made me laugh a lot. You will definitely be missed. Love, your guitar Mass buddy, Jan

Rita Loosemore

December 15, 2024

When I was young I had such a crush on him when he played Lucan. In the early 2000's I found his address and wrote him. He responded with a letter and a signed autograph. I was so proud. Many prayers go out to his family

Michael Wayne

August 27, 2024

I´ve always sensed that the innate goodness of the Lucan character was a genuine reflection of who he was as a person..sorry I never got to meet him in person. God bless his family and friends with peace, comfort, hope and the divine light and love that was revealed in Kevin´s life!

Kim Park

August 5, 2024

I met him when I was like 11 had pic took then my mom had it made into a poster he was my kid hood crush I wish I could share the poster I´m sorry for your loss

Tammie

July 2, 2024

You will be missed. I loved you in Lucan! Ill never forget you.
Tammie ortega

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Brian Muratori

June 19, 2024

His charisma & magnetic personality shown through on the television screen for me many years ago when he played the character Jocko on the Hardy Boys Mysteries, than later on the magical series he started in, "Lucan." Wish I could of met him as he seemed very likeable. God Bless you Kevin as your acting touched my life and so many others.

Brian Patrick Clarke

June 18, 2024

We met Kevin when my wife and I were guests at an event at The Hotel Bel Air about 25 years ago when he was a valet parking cars. In conversation with him we realized that he was "the actor" we both remembered by name and, most notably, from his time as the star of "Lucan." We later had an opportunity to meet his wife, Amy, as we sought to help him connect with an agent - which he did not have at the time. We were no less than AWED by the positive attitudes that they both had about life, irrespective of the asinine, mercurial nature of the entertainment industry. Though we left LA for Orlando 20 years ago, our memories of them both made this news especially sad to read. Our hearts are with Amy and the entire family!
With love from O-Town,
Brian Patrick Clarke & Kathy Johnson Clarke

Rhonda, in GA.

June 17, 2024

I had such a crush on him when he was on Lucan! He was so handsome.
God speed Kevin.
My sincere condolences to all who loved him.

Kendall Stephens

June 17, 2024

I was a fan of Kevin´s, particularly Hell Night and am
So sad to hear of his passing. Please
Accept my condolences to the family and friends .

ed koepke in ct!

June 16, 2024

god bless kevin
remember seeing him on mash as his friend was dying
hell night was a great flik
god bless the family

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