Actor Taylor Wily, Known for Role in 'Hawaii Five-0,' Dies at 56

Wily Was a Former Sumo Wrestler and UFC Fighter

Known for His Role as Kamekona in 'Hawaii Five-0'

Taylor Tuli Wily, an American actor best known for his role as entrepreneur and informant Kamekona in the CBS television series 'Hawaii Five-0,' has died at the age of 56.

Wily passed away on June 20, 2024, according to a statement released by his family.

Prior to his acting career, Wily was a sumo wrestler and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he was billed as "King Kong Bundy."

Wily's weight loss journey was intentional and resulted in him shedding 20 pounds from his sumo wrestling days.

Wily's cause of death has not been released.