Overview

• Jalene Kanani Bell announced her brother’s passing on June 17, describing him as “sweet, generous, talented” and noting he is now “in the company of our Heavenly Father.”
• Bell portrayed the comedic “Big Hawaiian Dude” in the live-action Lilo & Stitch, which has been praised for its faithful adaptation and commercial success.
• He built a television career with roles as Isaac in the 2014 Hawaii Five-O reboot and as Manu Saluni in Magnum P.I. between 2018 and 2019.
• Beyond on-screen work, Bell voiced customer service announcements at Kona International Airport and recently shared his audition for Lilo & Stitch on Instagram.
• He was set to appear alongside Jason Momoa in the upcoming action film The Wrecking Crew, highlighting a career that continued to gain momentum.