David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor who recently appeared in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, has died at the age of 46. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, shared the news in a Facebook post on June 15, and his family later confirmed it to TMZ after sharing the news on Facebook. According to the Hawai’i police, Bell passed away on June 12 at 2:26 PM.
Authorities have started a coroner’s inquest investigation, which is standard procedure. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death, and the investigation is still ongoing, though no foul play is suspected. Bell played the role of a “Big Hawaiian Dude” in the 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. In the movie, his character drops his shaved ice a few different times.
