After the live-action reimagining of “Lilo & Stitch” premiered and earned $361.3 million globally, the world said goodbye to one of the movie’s actors. The death of David Hekilli Kenui Bell, 57, was announced on June 15 by his sister, Jolene Kanani Bell on Facebook.

The Lilo & Stitch family mourns the beloved cast member and local Hawaiian talent.

Lilo & Stitch star David Hekili Kenui Bell has passed away at the age of 46.The actor, who appeared in the 2025 live action remake as the Big Hawaiian Dude as well as Hawaii Five-0 and