Kent Broadhurst, Actor and Screenwriter, Dies at 86
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Kent Broadhurst, Actor and Screenwriter, Dies at 86

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Kent Broadhurst, known for his roles in ‘Silver Bullet’ and as a screenwriter for ‘Wild Iris,’ has died at the age of 86. He also had a career on Broadway and portrayed a figure involved in a JFK assassination attempt.

Broadhurst appeared in Stephen King's 'Silver Bullet' and penned the screenplay for 'Wild Iris,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. Beyond film, he was a prolific playwright and made two appearances on Broadway.

Notably, Broadhurst also took on the role of Frank Sturgis, a real-life postal worker who attempted to assassinate President John F. Kennedy in 1960. This portrayal highlighted a lesser-known aspect of his diverse acting career.

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