Probably the most memorable supporting actors in Disney’s remake of Lilo & Sew, David Okay. Bell, has died on the age of 57. The actor seems in a number of scenes within the film as “Shave Ice Man,” who’s seen being shocked into dropping his shave ice each time he makes an look on display screen. The actor additionally appeared in two TV roles, guesting on Magnum P.I. and Hawaii 5-O.
The information of Bell’s passing was shared by his sister on Fb, and comes simply weeks after he made his large display screen debut in Lilo & Sew. In a heartfelt put up, Jalene Kanani Bell wrote:
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart I share that my candy, beneficiant, gifted, humorous, good and good-looking little brother David H. Okay. Bell will spend at this time within the firm of our Heavenly Father. I’ve been ready for the phrases and mindset to correctly categorical the enjoyment of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, however destiny pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father’s Day e-newsletter honoring the lads in our lives.”
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She continued, at size, to share recollections of her brother, his love for the issues he did in life and his household, and his ardour for performing. She added:
“David cherished being an actor, doing voiceovers, spending time with Brutus touring as an envoy for Kona Brew. The movie business and leisure was so thrilling to him and I cherished that he loved the humanities. He went to Punahou and Kalani whereas our dad spoke Hawaiian so his capability to ship strains with English understanding, Indigenous information and Pidgen to da Max…made him a diamond within the tough.”
After revealing how Bell had purchased tickets for the opening evening of the film, guaranteeing the household acquired to get pleasure from his film look within the “greatest seats in the home,” the put up concluded with Jalene recalling how the final time they have been collectively was after that screening.
“Hug your family members at this time…our final time collectively after returning dwelling from the film was simply sitting on my front room sofa speaking story about life, having a seltzer and doing slightly family tree. Blessed by this and all the large and small moments, I’ll preserve our recollections alive.”
David Okay. Bell Proved That Any Function Can Be a Memorable One
David Hekili Kenui Bell might not have been an actor with large Hollywood billboards proclaiming his title, however from the put up shared about his passing, it’s clear he was somebody who cherished life and the work he was in a position to get. Whereas Lilo & Sew was his first large film function, he had accomplished filming on the Jason Momoa/Dave Bautista motion comedy, The Wrecking Crew, which is in post-production. Who is aware of what may have been subsequent?
Taking part in “Shave Ice Man” within the Disney film might have appeared like a small function, however it’s a memorable one that may reside on in some ways. Bell was additionally pleased with the function, noting himself because the “Shave Ice Man” on his social media accounts. Our ideas are along with his household presently.
Supply: Fb
Lilo & Sew
- Launch Date
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Could 21, 2025
- Runtime
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108 Minutes
- Director
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Dean Fleischer Camp
- Writers
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Chris Kekaniokalani Vibrant, Mike Van Waes, Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois
- Producers
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Tom C. Peitzman, Dan Lin, Ryan Halprin
It's with a heavy coronary heart I share that my candy, beneficiant, gifted, humorous, good and good-looking little brother David...
Posted by Jalene Kanani Bell on Sunday, June 15, 2025
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