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1968
DIED
2024
Taylor Wily Obituary
Taylor Wily was a former UFC fighter and sumo wrestler who became an actor best known for starring in rebooted television shows like "Hawaii Five-0," "MacGyver," and "Magnum P.I."
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23 Entries
Maria
May 25, 2025
Beatiful man. RIP
MICHELLE KENNEDY
January 25, 2025
HE IS THE BEST WRESTLER I EVER HAD
Theran Sheets
January 4, 2025
I´m heartbroken! I got to meet this precious man and I enjoyed our time together singing and dancing at a little outdoor cafe in Hawaii! He was definitely a delight to be around and was THE SAME person as he was in the Hawaii Five-0 shows. I am thankful I had the honor to have met him. Sad to hear about his death for I didn´t know until tonight. I will see him again one day in Gods land. For now, rest easy friend!
Pamela Ziebarth
August 2, 2024
I love this guy I'm watching my Hawaii 5.0 forever. You're super cool he was super funny and he was super kind this is what the world needs is people like him the show us .God bless and I you rest in peace
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Jeff claude
July 16, 2024
Watching hawaii five o was great as he brought happiness amongst his friends and family. He will be missed. Big teddy bear full of love. My condolences.
Arlene Trani
July 11, 2024
I did not know Taylor personally, but he was a friend and classmate to my brother. When I let him know of my brother's passing, he was kind enough to send a sweet message for me and my family. He never forgot who he was or where he came from. A true Red Raider!! My heartfelt sympathies to Halona and the rest of the Wily Ohana. Aloha O'e, until we meet again.
John lafaver
July 8, 2024
Me and my wife was a big fans of his we love watching him in Hawaii 5 0 we just love that show
Ronald Matthews
July 6, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Randall Yee
July 6, 2024
Our condolences to The Wily Ohana and many Prayers & Blessing to you all. Big T is with The Lord. I´ll miss our plate lunches at Rainbow´s Drive Inn when I was in town. Missin you my brother.
Shari williams
June 29, 2024
A scene in Hawaii 5 0 where he was with Jerry and feeling clostophobic. Was very funny. Also very compassionate. A great actor. Prayers to his family. Miss you Taylor Wily.
Doug Miller
June 28, 2024
Getting introduced to Fish Tacos, is probably one of my favorite memories. His brashness, sense of humor. He really helped to make the series a success.
Jennifer
June 26, 2024
Jennifer
June 26, 2024
Celebrating the life of Taylor Wily was a former UFC fighter and a sumo wrestler who became an actor best for starting in television shows like "Hawaii Five-0," " MacGyver," and "Magnum P.I." We are all mourning the loss as he was be missed, yet never be forgotten by everyone who saw him on TV. Also, Taylor made an appearance on Magnum PI that he played Kamekona Tupuola Episodes from 2018-2024. We all that he is in a good place now, has reunited with the people that he wrestled with, acting to. May he be eternal peace, his souls is refreshed as the Lord gives them strength, the heavenly angels will be watching over him .
Jennifer
June 26, 2024
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Diana Patton
June 25, 2024
My condolences and prayers to the family of Taylor Wily's. He was so good in Hawaii Five-0. May the Lord give them strength. The Lord Is My Shepherd. Psalm 23.
Nakagawa
June 25, 2024
TW: He will be missed asKamekona Tupuola for Lenkov-verse!
Monica Jean
June 24, 2024
I am so saddened to hear of Taylor Will's passing. Absolutely brilliant in the role of Shrimp Man on Hawaii 5-0. Brought a lot of depth to a character who might otherwise have been a cheesy token Samoan cast member. My sincerest condolences to his wife and children.
C S
June 24, 2024
I am deeply sorry to the family of Taylor Wily. May the God who gives comfort be with your family during this most difficult time.
Deb Terry
June 24, 2024
Very sad to hear of Taylor´s passing. He was a great actor. Hawaii Five-0 was a favorite show and he always made me laugh. Rest in peace Taylor. Condolences to his family and friends. Aloha.
Nancy Luhm
June 24, 2024
My name is Nancy in California. I love watching Hawaii 50 all day on Friday on Cozi. I loved to watch Kamekona, and was always looking for him on the screen. Kono and Danny and Steve always lit up when they appeared with Kamekona and his Shrimp truck! I just loved watching him in the series, he helped make Hawaii 50. I have been to Hawaii 2 times, I have the islands in my heart, and Kamekona portrayed Hawaii and a true Hawaiian, as being Samoan, which Samoa is part of the Hawaiian Island chain. My sincere sympathy to Taylor´s family, friends, and all Hawaii 50 stars and staff. Aloha, Nancy
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