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Khaleej Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Lilo & Stitch' love action remake actor David HK Bell dies
Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, who recently appeared in the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch and in shows like Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0, has died. Bell's sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, confirmed his death in a Facebook post on Monday. The cause of death has not been announced by her or anyone else. "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 Kanani Bell wrote in a Facebook post. Bell is popularly known for playing Big Hawaiian Dude, a character who comedically drops his shaved ice dessert at the sight of an alien portal in the live-action remake of Disney's Lilo & Stitch. Bell recently shared photos from the movie set on Instagram, as well as a clip from his audition. In the post, he shared a video of his iconic scene of dropping an ice cream. Bell, Variety reported, was from Kaimuki and studied at Kalani High School. He was living in Waimea prior to his death and had worked as an assistant airport superintendent at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- 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.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Isle ranch to host Fourth of July rodeo
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Parker Ranch will be organizing their 61st Annual July 4 Rodeo and Race Horses, which takes place at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea. The tradition displays the time-honored skills of paniolos through crowd-pleasing competitions like horse races, ranch mugging, roping and more. How do illegal animals make their way to Hawaiʻi — and what happens when they're found? 'It's a day of camaraderie, culture and good old-fashioned paniolo pride,' the ranch said. Two jumbo screens will be set up at the arena for the first time, allowing fans to feel closer to the action with live coverage, interviews and more. The screens were made possible through support from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., where guests can enjoy local food and craft vendors, with petting zoos and pony rides for the rodeo events begin at 9 a.m. and run through 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at Kamuela Hardwoods, Paniolo Preservation Society and Waimea Butcher Shop. Online tickets are $12 plus fees and taxes, with at-the-door tickets costing $15. The event will happen rain or shine, and the ranch requests that pets and alcohol be left at home. For more information and to purchase online tickets, visit Parker Ranch's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Big Island couple killed in Kona traffic crash
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Big Island police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway during the early morning hours of Feb. 18, killing a Waimea investigation, police determined that a silver sedan was traveling southbound, attempting to overtake multiple vehicles, such as a tractor-trailer carrying a full tank of fuel, when it collided head-on with a northbound pickup truck. The driver of the sedan, Reginald Kaleilehua Tolentino Jr., 51, and his wife who was also in the vehicle, Colette Marie Kaleialoha Tolentino, 55, were transported to Kona Community Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the pickup truck, a 55-year-old male, sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital for initial treatment, before being transported to Queen's Medical Center on Oʻahu for further attention. This incident marks the sixth and seventh traffic fatalities for the Big Island, compared to four fatalities this time last year. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Officer Adam Roberg at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
