KULA, Hawaii (AP) - Wyatt Knight, who starred in the 1980s "Porky's" films, has been found dead in Hawaii with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 56.
A family statement Friday says the actor chose to end his life in a "beautiful" and "serene" place after physical and emotional pain from radiation treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He underwent a bone marrow transplant in 2003.
Maui police Lt. Wayne Ibarra says Knight's body was found Oct. 26 in the upcountry region. An autopsy determined Knight died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Knight's most well-known role was playing Tommy Turner in the "Porky's" comedy trilogy.
Knight lived in Los Angeles and had been staying in Kula for several months. He is survived by his wife, Silvina, and two children from a previous marriage.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
The soul of Porkys movies, and someone work who made me laugh so much and kept me entertained with quality. All I can see is that I´m knowing that he was gone so soon and with pain. My thoughts are undoubtedly to his family and friends. Much love and lest we forget.
Marco Caneira
March 11, 2023 | Work
Rest In Peace Wyatt. The Porky's movies are classic early 80's comedy. You had a life to be proud of. RIP
Robert Polykronis
July 24, 2021 | BEND, OR | Friend
I liked the Porky movies he did. For me, I identified with his character. We have a uncanny resemblance. We could've been biological Bros. Nevertheless, sorry he's gone, my condolences to the family.
Shawn Jansen
December 06, 2020 | Point Richmond, CA | Brother
I really loved this actor. I want to see more of Wyatt's stuff, but I'm finding it hard when going through Youtube, except for that one, Stages he did. The guy is legendary, and was taken from us too young. But he's no longer in pain. RIP Wyatt, you'll always be remembered.
Peter Mitchell
November 19, 2014 | Adelaide
Rest In Peace Wyatt Knight
My thoughts are with his family and friends
such a sad loss .
Anthony Beaumont
November 23, 2011 | Middlesbrough
Rest In Peace Wyatt Knight
Sadly missed such a tragic loss my thoughts are with his family and friends.
Anthony Beaumont
November 23, 2011 | Middlesbrough
Say it isnt so! The king of comedy Mr Positive and Funny Mr Wyatt Knight my all time favourite! What a real shame. Rest In Peace Wyatt. You really were something. I have been teaching for 16 years and I have been using your jokes and wit and style with all my students for years and it always went down a treat. The world is gonna be a much duller place without you. :(
Paul Mc Caffrey
November 23, 2011 | Lisnaskea / Ireland
NO MORE PAIN. REST IN PEACE, YOU CHOSE A NICE AND PEACEFUL PLACE TO REST YOU ARE WITH 'GOD'.
NATALIE FROM HAWAII PORKYS FAN
November 15, 2011 | WAHIAWA,, HI
My prayers go out to Wyatt's family. I knew him during our time in high school together at El Modena. His family lived on our street. He was a bright and free spirit back then. I wish I could have seen him one more time. Maui would be my choice of departure as well...Closest place to heaven here on earth. Rest in peace, old friend.
Jon Chakerian
November 12, 2011 | Placentia, CA
