Taylor Wily was best known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola in “Hawaii Five-0,” appearing in 171 episodes.
Taylor Wily, known for his role in “Hawaii Five-0,” has passed away at the age of 56, as confirmed by his entertainment attorney.
No cause of death was disclosed, but local news outlet KITV reported that Wily died in Hurricane, Utah.
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Peter Lenkov, the executive producer who collaborated with Wily on “Hawaii Five-0” and “Magnum P.I.,” expressed his sorrow on Instagram. “I’m devastated and heartbroken,” he wrote.
In another post featuring a slideshow of their photos, Lenkov shared, “You charmed me into making you a regular… on the show… and in my life. You were family. And I will miss you every day, brother.”
Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Wily transitioned from a career in sumo wrestling and mixed martial arts to the entertainment industry.
Taylor Wily was best known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola in “Hawaii Five-0,” appearing in 171 episodes. He also played this character in “MacGyver” and “Magnum P.I.” Additionally, he appeared in the film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and competed in the 20th season of “The Amazing Race.”
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He is survived by his wife, Halona, and their two children, according to KITV.