Beloved TV star Taylor Tuli Wily’s reason for dying has been confirmed after the Hawaii 5-O star handed away in June 2024 aged simply 56. The actor – finest recognized for showing in additional than 100 episodes of the hit sequence – died in Utah final 12 months after struggling a horror wheelchair accident just a few months prior.

The plus sized actor, who used a wheelchair, was being transported right into a van when the ramp “snapped” and stopped working, sending him tumbling from the platform and onto the pavement. He hit his head within the fall, and now a lawsuit has been filed by his household claiming that these accidents led to his dying. 

The lawsuit was filed on September 26, and, in accordance with the US Solar, seeks greater than $50,000 and a jury trial, claiming Wily was unable to get remedy that may have saved his life. He died eight months after the alleged fall.

It has been filed in opposition to Nevada-based transportation firm GMTCare, accusing it of failing to make sure the elevate was protected to make use of and accusing it of negligence.

The plus-size actor, who was once a sumo wrestler, additionally competed within the UFC and went undefeated in his first 14 matches. He formally retired from sumo in 1989, and went on to turn out to be an actor.

His obituary learn: “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 group.

“His presence will actually be missed however the data and understanding {that a} reunion will happen the place all can be met with that stunning massive smile, arms prolonged and Taylor saying ‘Auuuuright, Welcome Residence!’”