Lilo & Stitch actor known as 'Shave Ice Guy' dies at 46
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 Text Size: A still from the film. - Walt Disney Studios WASHINGTON: David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his brief but comic appearance in Disney's Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, died on 12 June at age 46, The New York Times reported. His sister, Jalene Bell, confirmed the news on social media and in a family statement released on Sunday, without disclosing the cause of death.
Advertisement Bell played the 'Shave Ice Guy,' a sunburned beachgoer who drops his dessert in shock when aliens appear, in a running gag revived from the original 2002 film. Although the role was his first in a feature film, Bell had previously acted in episodes of Hawaii Five-0 and the Magnum P.I. reboot. He was also cast in the upcoming film The Wrecking Crew, a murder mystery set in Hawaii, according to his IMDb profile. Bell gained recognition in Hawaii through his appearances in Kona Brewing Company's 'One Life, Right?' commercials, which won a 2025 Pele Award. Outside of acting, he worked at Kona International Airport near Kailua-Kona, his sister said in her tribute. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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