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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Taylor Wily, known for his role as Kamekona on "Hawaii Five-0" and his earlier career as a professional sumo wrestler, has died at the age of 56.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Taylor Wily, the beloved actor known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola on CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" reboot, has died at the age of 56. Wily, a former sumo wrestler, also appeared in "Magnum P.I." and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." His death was confirmed by executive producer Peter M. Lenkov and Hawaiian news station KITV. Wily is survived by his wife Halona and their two children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Taylor Wily, known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola in the "Hawaii Five-0" reboot, has died at the age of 56. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Wily, a former sumo wrestler and MMA fighter, was remembered fondly by "Hawaii Five-0" executive producer Peter M. Lenkov. Wily is survived by his wife Halona and their two children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Taylor Wily, known for his role as Kamekona on Hawaii Five-0, has died at the age of 56. The cause of death is currently unknown. Wily, born Teila Tuli, was a former sumo wrestler and mixed martial artist before transitioning to acting. He is survived by his wife Halona and their two children.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MassLive.com
Taro Akebono, a former Hawaiian sumo wrestler who competed in WrestleMania, passed away at the age of 54 due to heart failure while receiving treatment at a Tokyo hospital. Akebono, born Chad George Ha’aheo Rowan in Waimanalo, Hawaii, became Japan’s 64th yokozuna in 1993, the first foreign-born wrestler to achieve sumo’s highest title, and played a significant role in reviving sumo’s popularity in the 1990s through his rivalry with Japanese grand champions.