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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
David Hekili Kenui Bell dead: Lilo and Stitch star dies weeks after big screen debut as heartbroken family pays tribute
A LILO and Stitch star has died just weeks after his big screen debut with heartbroken tributes pouring in. Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell sadly passed away with his sister Jalene Kanani Bell, announcing the shocking news in a heartbreaking post on Facebook. 4 Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell has died 4 He starred in Lilo and Stitch recently 4 The actor's sister announced his sudden passing Credit: Facebook She said: "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. "I've been waiting for the words and mindset to properly express the joy of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, but fate pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father's Day newsletter honoring the men in our lives. 'He was and will remain a bright and shining star. "He recently made it on to the big screen with an iconic Lilo & Stitch moment.' Bell was credited in the Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation as the character 'Big Hawaiian Dude.' His cause of death has not yet been revealed. But his sister revealed that Bell treated the family to a screening of the live-action show after its release just weeks ago. She added: "He planned ahead and purchased the best seats in the house for us all to go together to opening night in Kapolei just two short weeks ago. 'Hug your loved ones today…our last time together after returning home from the movie was just sitting on my living room couch talking story about life, having a seltzer and doing a little genealogy. 'Blessed by this and all the big and small moments. Inside brand new Lilo and Stitch cafe in Scots store 'I will keep our memories alive.' The actor's representative, Lashauna Downie, told TMZ that she only learned of Bell's passing through social media. She called Bell a 'gentle giant' and called his passing both 'heartbreaking' and 'sad.' 'I am learning like you through social media,' Downie told the outlet. 'This is heartbreaking & sad. "He was one of my best talent & embodied the true meaning of aloha…a gentle giant.' Proud Hawaiian Bell was known locally for his voice work over the P.A. system at Kona Airport. Bell previously starred in TV shows such as Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0. Tributes from fans have poured in on social media since Bell's passing. One wrote: "So sad! What a loss for his family, friends and fans." Another said: "RIP young star."
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
David Hekili Kenui Bell dead: Lilo and Stitch star dies weeks after big screen debut as heartbroken family pays tribute
A LILO and Stitch star has died just weeks after his big screen debut with heartbroken tributes pouring in. Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell sadly passed away with his sister Jalene Kanani Bell, announcing the shocking news in a heartbreaking post on Facebook . Advertisement 4 Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell has died 4 He starred in Lilo and Stitch recently 4 The actor's sister announced his sudden passing Credit: Facebook She said: "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. "I've been waiting for the words and mindset to properly express the joy of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, but fate pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father's Day newsletter honoring the men in our lives. 'He was and will remain a bright and shining star. "He recently made it on to the big screen with an iconic Lilo & Stitch moment.' Advertisement Bell was credited in the Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation as the character 'Big Hawaiian Dude.' His cause of death has not yet been revealed. But his sister revealed that Bell treated the family to a screening of the live-action show after its release just weeks ago. She added: "He planned ahead and purchased the best seats in the house for us all to go together to opening night in Kapolei just two short weeks ago. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity 'Hug your loved ones today…our last time together after returning home from the movie was just sitting on my living room couch talking story about life, having a seltzer and doing a little genealogy. 'Blessed by this and all the big and small moments. Inside brand new Lilo and Stitch cafe in Scots store 'I will keep our memories alive.' The actor's representative, Lashauna Downie, Advertisement She called Bell a 'gentle giant' and called his passing both 'heartbreaking' and 'sad.' 'I am learning like you through social media,' Downie told the outlet. 'This is heartbreaking & sad. "He was one of my best talent & embodied the true meaning of aloha…a gentle giant.' Proud Hawaiian Bell was known locally for his voice work over the P.A. system at Kona Airport. Advertisement Bell previously starred in TV shows such as Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0. Tributes from fans have poured in on social media since Bell's passing. Read more on the Irish Sun One wrote: "So sad! What a loss for his family, friends and fans." Another said: "RIP young star." Advertisement 4 Bell's cause of death has not yet been revealed Credit: Facebook
News.com.au
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Lilo & Stitch star tragically dies weeks after movie's release
A Lilo and Stitch star has died just weeks after his big screen debut with heartbroken tributes pouring in. Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell sadly passed away with his sister Jalene Kanani Bell, announcing the shocking news in a heartbreaking post on Facebook. She said: '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. 'I've been waiting for the words and mindset to properly express the joy of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, but fate pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father's Day newsletter honouring the men in our lives. 'He was and will remain a bright and shining star. He recently made it on to the big screen with an iconic Lilo & Stitch moment.' Bell was credited in the Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation as the character 'Big Hawaiian Dude.' His cause of death has not yet been revealed. But his sister revealed that Bell treated the family to a screening of the live-action show after its release just weeks ago. She added: 'He planned ahead and purchased the best seats in the house for us all to go together to opening night in Kapolei just two short weeks ago. 'Hug your loved ones today … our last time together after returning home from the movie was just sitting on my living room couch talking story about life, having a seltzer and doing a little genealogy. 'Blessed by this and all the big and small moments. 'I will keep our memories alive.' The actor's representative, Lashauna Downie, told TMZ that she only learned of Bell's passing through social media. She called Bell a 'gentle giant' and called his passing both 'heartbreaking' and 'sad.' 'I am learning like you through social media,' Downie told the outlet. 'This is heartbreaking & sad. 'He was one of my best talent & embodied the true meaning of aloha … a gentle giant.' Proud Hawaiian Bell was known locally for his voice work over the P.A. system at Kona Airport. Bell previously starred in TV shows such as Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0. Tributes from fans have poured in on social media since Bell's passing. One wrote: 'So sad! What a loss for his family, friends and fans.' Another said: 'RIP young star.'
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Lilo & Stitch' Actor, 57, Dies Weeks After Live-Action Remake Release
Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, who starred in the recently-released live-action remake of the children's Disney classic Lilo & Stitch, has tragically died. He was 57 years old. '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,' the actor's sister, Jalene Kanani Bell shared in an announcement on social media. 'I've been waiting for the words and mindset to properly express the joy of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, but fate pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father's Day newsletter honoring the men in our lives,' she continued in her statement released on June 15. The film, which was released in the U.S. on May 23, stars Bell as Big Hawaiian Dude. Jalene shared that he had treated her and the rest of his family to a screening of the film just 'two short weeks' before he passed. Bell was a Hawaiian local who went to Kalani High School and was living in Waimea prior to his death. He had previously held minor TV roles, appearing in episodes of Hawaii Five-O and Magnum P.I.. 'David loved being an actor, doing voiceovers,' Jalene continued in her online post. 'The film industry and entertainment was so exciting to him and I loved that he enjoyed the arts.' She added that it's Bell's voice passengers hear over the PA system on arrival at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, where he previously worked as an assistant airport superintendent. Bell's role as 'Big Hawaiian Dude' in the Lilo & Stitch remake sees him comedically drop his shaved ice as an alien portal opens up. He was enthusiastic about the opportunity to star on the big screen, posting to Instagram at the end of last month to share his excitement. 'Now, Mahalo to everyone who worked on this film! I knew it would be special to attend a Cast and CREW screening and it didn't disappoint!' Bell wrote. 'It was so awesome to see so many of the true stars in my opinion, our local crew in Hawaii.' Bell's cause of death has not been announced.
Daily Record
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lilo & Stitch star David Hekili Kenui Bell dies just weeks after Disney film premiere
David Hekili Kenui Bell, who appeared in the live-action remake of Disney's Lilo & Stitch, has died, his family confirmed in a heartbreaking statement on social media. A beloved star of Disney's Lilo & Stitch has died just weeks after the live-action remake hit the big screens. David Hekili Kenui Bell, who recently appeared in the latest version of the much-loved classic, died unexpectedly, his heartbroken family has confirmed. His sister Jalene shared the news in an emotional tribute on Facebook, describing her brother as a "sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome" brother, reports the Mirror. She revealed that although she didn't have a father figure growing up, " David gave me all the unconditional love I could possibly ask for and I believe that all his family and friends received the same from him." Jalene recalled meeting David at her high school graduation after "asking for years" to meet him. "He was always so proud of me, his nieces, and his grandnephew, constantly engaged and always coming up with fun activities to get-together. We looked forward to going to Tatihi and the Lindsey reunion together to create more family connections." David's final outing with his loved ones was just two weeks ago when he treated them to the Lilo & Stitch premiere in Kapolei. "He planned ahead and purchased the best seats in the house for us all to go together to opening night in Kapolei just two short weeks ago," the grieving sister wrote, reports the Mirror US. "That's one trait we didn't share, planning ahead. We talked about and were so energised by the fans dressed in LandS gear head to toe, t-shirts, onesies, hats, masks, and the merch galore flying off the shelf as we stood in line for popcorn." The proud Hawaiian also lent his voice to the P.A. system at Kona Airport and made appearances on popular shows like Magnum P. I. and Hawaii Five-0. David's agent, Lashauna Downie, shared her shock with TMZ, stating: "I am learning like you through social media. This is heartbreaking and sad. He was one of my best talent and embodied the true meaning of aloha ... a gentle giant." Fans flocked to X, previously known as Twitter, to express their sorrow. "rest easy, mahalo for the memories and the mana you gave this world," one user posted. "Aw man, RIP to the Lilo and Stitch legend. Gone too soon," another chimed in. The cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. Ahead of the movie's release fans praised the "perfect casting" of the live action remake. The film's logline teased at the time: "A live-action reimagining of Disney's 2002 animated classic, Lilo and Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The original animated film, released in 2002, was a massive commercial hit, raking in $273.1 million on a budget of $80 million. Critics also praised the film for its unique storytelling, humour, charm, and originality.
