Actor Taylor Wily of Hawaii Five-0 Passes Away at Age 56

Entertainment | June 21, 2024, 4:44 p.m.

Beloved "Hawaii Five-0" actor Taylor Wily has tragically passed away at the age of 56, as confirmed by his entertainment attorney. The cause of his death was not disclosed, but reports indicate he died in Hurricane, Utah. Executive producer Peter Lenkov expressed his devastation over Wily's passing, calling him a cherished member of the "Hawaii Five-0" and "Magnum P.I." family. Wily, a former sumo wrestler and mixed martial artist, captivated audiences with his portrayal of Kamekona Tupuola on "Hawaii Five-0" for 171 episodes. He leaves behind a legacy in film and television, having also appeared in "MacGyver," "Magnum P.I.," and "The Amazing Race." Wily, survived by his wife and two children, will be deeply missed by those who knew him both on and off-screen.