David Hekili Kenui Bell’s demise is beneath investigation after the “Lilo & Stitch” actor handed away in Hawaii earlier this month on the age of 46.
Though the Disney actor’s sister introduced the information of Bell’s demise over the weekend, the Hawaii Police Division revealed that he handed away on June 12 at roughly 2:26 p.m. native time.
The division additionally confirmed that they’ve launched an investigation to find out how the “Hawaii Five-0” and “Magnum P.I.” actor died.
“We have launched a coroner’s inquest investigation (as is standard practice) and an autopsy is being scheduled to determine the exact cause of death,” a police spokesperson informed Individuals on Monday.
“The investigation is ongoing at this time,” they added. “No foul play is suspected.”
Jalene Kanani Bell, the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” star’s sister, was the primary to announce that her brother had handed away in an emotional Fb publish shared on Sunday, June 15.
“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,” she wrote.
“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,” Jalene added.
Bell’s sudden passing got here simply weeks after he made his big-screen debut in Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake, which premiered on Could 23. The media large paid tribute to the actor in a touching Instagram publish on Tuesday afternoon.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of David Hekili Kenui Bell,” Disney Studios wrote alongside an image of Bell from the film.
“Kind, caring, and a friend to all on set,” the corporate added, “he will forever be a member of the Disney and Lilo & Stitch family.”
Lashauna Downie, Bell’s rep, additionally paid tribute to the beloved actor following the shocking information of his heartbreaking demise.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David H. K. Bell — an extraordinary talent and a deeply cherished member of our BLISS ʻOhana (family),” she informed The Publish in an announcement Tuesday.
“David brought light, kindness, and a beautiful spirit to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be profoundly missed by everyone whose lives he touched,” Downie continued. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his ʻohana during this incredibly difficult time and are honoring their privacy as they grieve.”
“Rest in love, dear David. Your legacy and aloha spirit will live on in the hearts of all of us,” she concluded. “A hui hou — until we meet again.”
In addition to starring as “Big Hawaiian Dude” in Disney’s newest live-action remake, Bell additionally appeared as Manu Salani in two episodes of “Magnum P.I.” in 2018 and 2019, in addition to the character Isaac in a single episode of “Hawaii Five-0” in 2014.
“David loved being an actor, doing voiceovers,” his sister wrote in her tribute to Bell over the weekend. “The film industry and entertainment was so exciting to him and I loved that he enjoyed the arts.”
“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,” Jalene added.
“Blessed by this and all the big and small moments,” she concluded. “I will keep our memories alive.”
