Actor ‘Lilo & Stitch’ David Hekili Kenui Bell dies 57

David Hekili Kenui Bell has died at the age of 57.

Hawaiian actor, known with love as “Big Hawaiian Dude” or “Ice shaving” in Disney’s Live Action Lilo and stitchHe died on June 12, 2025.

The cause of death has not been revealed although the authorities do not treat its passage as a suspect.

Jalene Kanani Bell’s sister announced the passage on Sunday, reminding how he got his family at Lilo and stitch‘s one night at Kapolei just two weeks before his death.

“It’s with a heavy heart that I share that sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant and beautiful little brother David Hk Bell will pass today to our heavenly father’s company,” read her Facebook statement.

“He planned forward and bought the best places at home for all of us to go together to start at Kapolei at night just two short weeks before,” Jalene said of Disney’s debut.

“We talked and they were so activated by the fans dressed in the head of L&S head to toe, the t-shirts, the onezees, the hats, the mask and the trade that was flying from the shelf as we were on the pop-correct line,” he recalled.

Disney’s live action takes over 2002 movie Lilo and stitch It was a big blow to the box office, pioneering for three weeks. He then came to No. 2 on the weekend, having won an incredible $ 858.3 million worldwide.

Bell noted that her brother “loved to be an actress, to make vocals, to spend time with Brutus traveling as an ambassador to Kona Brew.

He went to Punahou and Kalani, while our dad spoke to Hawaii, so his ability to deliver lines with English understanding, indigenous knowledge and pidgen to da max … He made him a diamond in the rough. “

The sister also noted that his voice was the one used at Kona International Airport, where he “loved to work to create a terrific and safe customer experience”. Added, “It was and will remain a bright and shiny star.”