BY C STONE | STONE NEWS NETWORK ||| DEATHS - CELEBRITIES
Sad news yesterday, actor David Hekili died at age 57.
- David Hekili Kenui Bell, who appeared in the live-action remake of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has died
- His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, confirmed the news on her Facebook account
- “He was and will remain a bright and shining star,” she wrote
"It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant and handsome little brother David H. K. Bell will spend today in the company of our Heavenly Father," Jalene Bell wrote.
Bell was credited as "Big Hawaiian Dude" in the live-action "Lilo & Stitch" adaptation, which was released in May. His sister said he had purchased tickets for the family to attend the opening night screening in Kapolei just two weeks before his death.
The actor also appeared in television shows filmed in Hawaii, including "Magnum P.I." and "Hawaii Five-0." He played Manu Salani in two episodes of "Magnum P.I." in 2018 and 2019, and appeared as Isaac in one episode of "Hawaii Five-0" in 2014, according to his IMDb page.
Bell was known locally for his voice work over the public address system at Kona Airport, where his sister said he "loved working to create an awesome and safe customer experience." He also served as an ambassador for Kona Brewing Company, his sister said.
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