A Lilo & Stitch actor has tragically died aged 46.
The live-action remake of the Disney film was met with excitement from fans, but tragically, less than a month after its release, one of the stars died.
Fans have been devastated after hearing the news and have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actor.
One user writes: “I just watched Lilo & Stitch, I loved his part, what tragic news. RIP.”
“Condolences to the family,” someone else’s pens. “My daughter and I watched this on opening night, and he made us laugh so hard.”
“I loved the live-action movie; it was good, and he did a great job. May God bless his family and give them strength,” a third person adds.
A fourth says: Rest in paradise. ‘Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.’”
The family of 46-year-old David Hekili Kenui Bell confirmed his passing.
Bell’s sister, Jalene, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook: It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome little brother David H. K. Bell will spend today in the company of our Heavenly Father.
Jalene also shared her brother’s love for being an ‘actor’ and his excitement for the ‘film and television industry.’
“He recently made it onto the big screen with an iconic Lilo & Stitch moment.
“He planned ahead and purchased the best seats in the house for us all to go together to opening night in Kapolei just two short weeks ago,” Bell’s sister added.
In addition to acting, Jalene also shared that he loved doing voiceovers.
“You can hear him over the PA system on arrival at Kona Airport, where he loved working to create an awesome and safe customer experience.
“He was and will remain a bright and shining star.”
Bell became a viral hit in the Lilo & Stitch live-action film, where he played the beloved Shave Ice Man, who drops his shave ice every time he’s on screen.
The 46-year-old also appeared in Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0. Bell will also be seen in the upcoming action comedy, The Wrecking Crew.
The actor’s agent told People: “I am learning like you through social media. This is heartbreaking & sad.
