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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Actor dies weeks after Disney film hit cinemas
Actor dies weeks after Disney film hit cinemas David Hekili's family have posted a heartfelt tribute to the Hawaiian actor David Hekili Kenui Bell appeared in the live-action Lilo & Stitch A Disney actor starring in a new film has died weeks after its release. David Hekili Kenui Bell recently appeared in the live-action remake of the Disney classic Lilo & Stitch that premiered in cinemas in May this year. But his family have now confirmed his death in a heartfelt statement posted on social media on Monday, June 16. David's sister Jalene announced the tragedy on Facebook, confirming he died the previous day and describing him a "sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome" brother. She revealed that whilst she never had a father figure as a child, "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 expressed how she had met David at her graduation after "asking for years" to meet him. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter She wrote: "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 Tahiti and the Lindsey reunion together to create more family connections." Article continues below The last time Jalene spent with David was when he invited their family to the movie premiere of Lilo & Stitch in Kapolei. She said: "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. "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." As well as the Disney film, the Hawaiian actor made appearances on popular shows like Magnum P. I. and Hawaii Five-0 and was the voice of the P.A. system at Kona Airport. David's agent Lashauna Downie, expressed her shock with TMZ, saying: "I am learning like you through social media. This is heart breaking and sad. He was one of my best talent and embodied the true meaning of aloha... a gentle giant." Fans took to X to express their grief, with one saying: "rest easy, mahalo for the memories and the mana you gave this world." Article continues below Another said: "Aw man, RIP to the Lilo and Stitch legend. Gone too soon." His cause of death has not been confirmed.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
4 days 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
Daily Record
4 days 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.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lilo & Stitch actor dies weeks after premiere as heartbroken family pay tribute
A star of Lilo & Stitch has died just weeks after the movie was released, his family has confirmed. Those closest to David Hekili Kenui Bell announced the actor died in an emotional statement. David recently starred in the live-action remake of Disney's Lilo and Stitch, which premiered in cinemas last month. David's sister Jalene confirmed the tragedy on Facebook. She described her brother as a "sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome" brother. 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." According to Jalene's post, David's last outing with her was treating the family to the premiere of Lilo and Stitch 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." 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.
