Actor David hekili kenui bell Died at the age of 46 after appearing in disney’s 2025 live-construction remake of Lilo & stitchNews of his death broke in June 2025, shortly after the film was released, and his inner circle was crushed to learn of his passing. A cause of death was not immmediatedly disclosed. David’s Sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, Announced The News on FacebookAnd his family confirmed it to Tmz,
“It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, generalous, talented, funny, brilliant and handsome little brother, David HK Bell, Will Spend TODAY in the company of our heavenly Father,” “I met my little brother at the age of 18, on my high school graduation day, it was the most amazing surprise which I had been assking for years, that Or Mom’s Mom’s Mom’s Mom’s Mom’s A lifetime.
Below, Hollywood life is remumbering david with a list of five facts about him and his career.
David hekili kenui bell was a football fan
As Seen on his Facebook Page, david was a vocal football fan. Multiple Social Media Posts Showcased His Passion for Super Bowl Games and His Favorite Teams.
David worked at kona airport in hawai
According to david’s facebook page, he was working as the assistant airport superintendent at Ellison onizuka Kona International Airport at Kehole Until He Died. He Balanced His Acting Career With His Job at the Airport.
David’s Sister Added In Her Facebook Post That While Working At Kona Airport, Customers Blad Hear Him on the Pa System “Where he loved working to create an awaesome and safe customer experience.”
David Played ‘Big Hawaiian Dude’ in Lilo & stitch
David Got His Big Break in the Lilo & stitch Remake, Playing “Big Hawaiian Dude” in the film. The late sag-uptra actor has previously starred in multiple on-screen roles, but his disney appearance became a breakout for him.
David starred in HAWAI’I FIVE-0
Before being cast in Lilo & stitchDavid appeared in HAWAI’I Five-O in addition to Magnum pi
David boght his family tickets for Lilo & stitch
According to his Sister, Jalene, David Bough His Family Tickets to “The Best Seats in the House for Us All to Go Togeether to Opening Night [of Lilo & Stitch] In kapolei “just two weeks before he died.
“We Talked About and We Energized by the Fans dressed in l & s gear head toe, t-shirts, onezees [sic]Hats, Mask, and the Merch Galore Flying off the Shelf as We Stood in Line For Popcorn, “Jalene Wrote. Closed [sic]To celebrate him and try to ease ourf, we want to get shave ice and my grandson’s emotion was on point. “
