Taylor Wily, former sumo wrestler and 'Hawaii Five-0' actor, dies at 56
LOS ANGELES -- Taylor Wily, a former sumo wrestler who became known for his role as confidential informant Kamekona Tupuola on both "Hawaii Five-0" and "Magnum P.I.," has died. He was 56.
Wily died on Monday in Honolulu after a brief illness, according to his publicist. No other details were immediately available.
Wily was born in Laie, Hawaii, and was of American and Native Hawaiian descent. He began his sumo wrestling career in Japan in 1994 and quickly rose through the ranks, reaching the rank of sekitori in 1997.
In 2001, Wily retired from sumo wrestling and returned to Hawaii, where he began his acting career. He landed his breakout role in 2010, when he was cast as Kamekona Tupuola on "Hawaii Five-0." The character was a shrimp truck vendor and police informant who became a fan favorite.
Wily also appeared in a number of other films and television shows, including "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "Pineapple Express," and "The Big Bang Theory." He was also a regular guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Wily's death is a loss for the entertainment industry and the sumo wrestling community. He was a talented actor who brought joy to audiences around the world.
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