Hawaii Five-0 Actor Taylor Wily, Known for Role as Kamekona, Passes Away at 56

Taylor Wily, known for his role as Kamekona in the television series “Hawaii Five-0,” and his past as a professional sumo wrestler, passed away on Thursday at the age of 56.

His death was confirmed by Paul Almond, a legal representative for Mr. Wily. The details regarding the location and cause of his death have not been immediately disclosed.

“Hawaii Five-0” Legacy

Wily's portrayal of Kamekona spanned over 170 episodes, where his character evolved from a shrimp truck vendor and police informant to a prominent entrepreneur, managing businesses such as a shaved ice enterprise and a helicopter tour company alongside his shrimp venture.

Masi Oka, who co-starred as Dr. Max Bergman, expressed in a 2012 interview with CBS his belief that the show could have been aptly renamed “Kamekona Five-0,” signifying the impact and popularity of Wily's character.