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The actor’s death was confirmed by the family on Sunday (15). David Hekili Kenui Bell participated in the Disney animation adaptation as the big Hawaiian guy who dropped his ice cream upon seeing Jumba and Pleakley.
Although many media outlets reported he died at age 46, some even saying 56, the family did not disclose the actor’s correct age.
David’s sister, Jalene, posted an emotional message on Facebook about her brother’s passing. He was described as “sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome.”
“I waited to find the right words and mindset to properly express the joy of the human being he was, a true prince of a man,” wrote Jalene.
She also mentioned the episode when David took the whole family to watch the premiere of ‘Lilo & Stitch.’ He had bought the “best seats in the theater.”
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Photos: Reproduction YouTube Disney and Facebook David H. K. Bell
After the actor’s passing, the family decided to eat shaved ice in honor of his character in the Disney film.
“My grandson’s emotion was perfect. It was the way we found to celebrate him.”
David was also locally known for his voice work on the Kona Airport public address system in Hawaii. He also appeared in episodes of the series ‘Magnum P.I.’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0.’
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