Former Sumo Wrestler And Ufc Fighter Played Kamekona Tupuola For Decade Long Run

Taylor Wily, Actor on 'Hawaii Five-0,' Dies at 56

Former Sumo Wrestler and UFC Fighter Played Kamekona Tupuola for Decade-Long Run

Wily Appeared in 171 Episodes of CBS Reboot

Taylor Wily, the actor and former wrestler best known for his role as Kamekona Tupuola on CBS's "Hawaii Five-0," has died at the age of 56. The network confirmed his passing in a statement on Thursday.

Wily's character, Kamekona, was a confidential informant for the Hawaii Five-0 team and an entrepreneur who ran Wailoa Shave Ice. He appeared in 171 episodes of the show, which ran for a decade after premiering in 2010.

Before becoming an actor, Wily was a sumo wrestler and UFC fighter. He began his acting career in the early 2000s, with small roles in films and television shows. He landed the role of Kamekona in 2010, and it became his breakout role.

Wily's death is a loss for the entertainment industry and for fans of "Hawaii Five-0." His character was a beloved part of the show, and his passing will be felt by many.