“Hawaii Five-0 Actor Taylor Wily Dies at 56 – NBC Connecticut”

The “Hawaii Five-0” community is mourning the loss of one of its beloved actors, Taylor Wily. The actor, known for his role as Kamekona on the CBS series, passed away at the age of 56. The show’s creator, Peter M. Lenkov, confirmed the news on Instagram on June 20th.

Lenkov expressed his grief in a heartfelt post, saying he was “devastated” and “heartbroken.” He shared a photo with Wily and promised to share more detailed feelings later, as it was too difficult for him at the moment.

In a subsequent Instagram post, Lenkov reminisced about meeting Wily before the production of the reboot of the original show in 2010. He wrote about how Wily charmed him into making him a regular on the show and in his life. Lenkov referred to Wily as family and said he would miss him every day.

Many fans and fellow actors have sent their condolences, including Zachary Knighton from “Magnum P.I.” and “Hawaii Five-O,” who called Wily the “nicest guy ever.” Producer Trey Callaway also paid tribute, saying Wily’s memory “will indeed remain a blessing to millions.”

Local Hawaii outlet KITV also honored the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” star and sent love to his wife Halona Wily and their children. The cause of Wily’s death has not been made public at this time.

Taylor Wily’s Biography:
– Born on May 14, 1968
– Former sumo wrestler and MMA fighter
– Starred as Kamekona on “Hawaii Five-0” for all 10 seasons
– Appeared in the film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”
– Survived by his wife Halona Wily and their children

Short History of “Hawaii Five-0”:
– A reboot of the original series that aired from 1968 to 1980
– Premiered in 2010 and ran for 10 seasons
– Followed an elite task force fighting crime in Hawaii
– Known for its action-packed scenes and scenic locations

Bullet Points:
– Taylor Wily passed away at age 56
– Played Kamekona on “Hawaii Five-0”
– Peter M. Lenkov confirmed the news on Instagram
– Many fans and fellow actors sent condolences
– Cause of death not made public

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