Taylor Wily, who was greatest identified for his function as Kamekona on Hawaii 5-O, died in June 2024 on the age of 56 after struggling a horror wheelchair accident just a few months prior

Cherished tv character Taylor Tuli Wily’s reason behind dying has been revealed following the Hawaii 5-O favorite’s passing in June 2024 on the tender age of 56.

The performer – famend for his appearances in over 100 episodes of the favored programme – died in Utah final 12 months following a devastating wheelchair mishap a number of months earlier.

The larger-than-life actor, who relied on a wheelchair, was being helped right into a van when the ramp “snapped” and malfunctioned, inflicting him to plummet from the platform onto the concrete under.

He struck his head in the course of the tumble, and now his household has launched authorized motion claiming these accidents in the end induced his dying.

The authorized case was lodged on September 26, and, based on the US Solar, calls for over $50,000 plus a jury trial, alleging Wily was denied therapy that might have preserved his life, stories the Categorical.

He handed away eight months following the supposed accident.

The motion has been introduced in opposition to Nevada-based transport agency GMTCare, alleging the corporate failed to ensure the carry’s security and accusing it of negligence.

The heavyweight performer, who beforehand labored as a sumo wrestler, additionally fought within the UFC and remained unbeaten in his opening 14 bouts.

He formally stepped away from sumo in 1989, earlier than transitioning into performing.

His obituary said: “Our light, loving soul, entered this world on June 14, 1969, Honolulu, Hawaii, and returned to the loving arms of our heavenly father and relations awaiting his arrival on June 20, 2024, Hurricane, Utah.

“Taylor was born to Kuinise Wily and Levaosina Alo, and was raised in Laie, Hawaii, with a presence that exuded love of household and neighborhood.

“His presence will really be missed however the data and understanding {that a} reunion will happen the place all will probably be met with that stunning huge smile, arms prolonged and Taylor saying ‘Auuuuright, Welcome Dwelling!'”.

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