A ctor David Hekili Kenui Bell, who appeared in Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” live adaption that released last month, has died, according to his family and a representative. He was 46.

David Hekili Kenui Bell, the Hawaii actor known for his role as “Big Hawaiian Dude” in the recently released live-action remake of Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch,” died Thursday in Kailua-Kona. He was 46.

Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell died at the age of 46 after appearing in Disney’s 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch.News of his death broke in June 2025, shortly after the film was released ...

Bell's sister remembered him as a "diamond in the rough." Walt Disney Studios paid tribute to "Lilo & Stitch" actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, after his death at age 46. In an Instagram post Tuesday ...

HAWAII, USA — David Hekili Kenui Bell, a Hawaiian actor who made his big-screen debut in Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake, has died just weeks after the film premiered, according to ...

HAWAII, USA — David Hekili Kenui Bell, a Hawaiian actor who made his big-screen debut in Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake, has died just weeks after the film premiered, according to ...

David Hekili Kenui Bell, the actor who described himself as the "Shave Ice Guy" from the "Lilo & Stitch" live-action film, has died at age 46. His death was confirmed by his rep, Lashauna Downie ...

David Hekili Kenui Bell, who appeared in the live-action remake of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has died. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, shared the news on her Facebook account on Sunday, June 15.

HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii (Island News) -- David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor in the live action “Lilo & Stitch” film, has died at the age of 46 on Hawaii Island. David passed away on June 12, just ...

David Hekili Kenui Bell, who starred in Disney‘s Lilo & Stitch live action reboot, has died.. The 46 year-old’s sister Jalene Kanani shared news of his death on her Facebook account. No cause ...