Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell died on the age of 46 after showing in Disney’s 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Sew. Information of his dying broke in June 2025, shortly after the movie was launched, and his internal circle was crushed to study of his passing. A reason behind dying was not instantly disclosed. David’s sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, introduced the information on Fb, and his household confirmed it to TMZ.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart I share that my candy, beneficiant, gifted, humorous, sensible and good-looking little brother, David H. Okay. Bell, will spend right now within the firm of our Heavenly Father,” she wrote. “I met my little brother on the age of 18, on my highschool commencement day, it was essentially the most wonderful shock which I had been asking for for years, that our mother’s made occur for us, and that reward has lasted a lifetime. Whereas I didn’t develop up with a father, David gave me all of the unconditional love I may probably ask for and I consider that each one his household and associates acquired the identical from him.”
Under, Hollywood Life is remembering David with an inventory of 5 information about him and his profession.
David Hekili Kenui Bell Was a Soccer Fan
As seen on his Fb web page, David was a vocal soccer fan. A number of social media posts showcased his ardour for Tremendous Bowl video games and his favourite groups.
David Labored at Kona Airport in Hawaii
Based on David’s Fb web page, he was working because the Assistant Airport Superintendent at Ellison Onizuka Kona Worldwide Airport at Keahole till he died. He balanced his appearing profession along with his job on the airport.
David’s sister added in her Fb submit that whereas working at Kona Airport, clients may hear him on the PA system “the place he liked working to create an superior and protected buyer expertise.”
David Performed ‘Massive Hawaiian Dude’ in Lilo & Sew
David obtained his large break within the Lilo & Sew remake, enjoying “Massive Hawaiian Dude” within the movie. The late SAG-AFTRA actor had beforehand starred in a number of on-screen roles, however his Disney look grew to become a breakout for him.
David Starred in Hawai’i 5-0
Earlier than being solid in Lilo & Sew, David appeared in Hawai’i 5-O along with Magnum P.I.
David Purchased His Household Tickets for Lilo & Sew
Based on his sister, Jalene, David purchased his household tickets to “the most effective seats in the home for us all to go collectively to opening night time [of Lilo & Stitch] in Kapolei” simply two weeks earlier than he died.
“We talked about and have been so energized by the followers wearing L&S gear head to toe, T-shirts, onezees [sic], hats, masks, and the merch galore flying off the shelf as we stood in line for popcorn,” Jalene wrote. “I stated we must always get shave ice after the film and reenact the sceen, however then realized the shop was already closed [sic]. To have fun him and attempt to ease our grief, we went to get shave ice and my grandson’s emotion was on level.”
