David Hekili Kenui Bell, best known for starring in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, has sadly passed away weeks after the movie's release.

According to TMZ, the 46-year-old actor reportedly died on June 12, with the cause of death not yet revealed.

"We have launched a coroner’s inquest investigation (as is standard practice) and an autopsy is being scheduled to determine the exact cause of death," a police spokesperson said, PEOPLE reported. "The investigation is ongoing at this time. No foul play is suspected."

The devastating news was confirmed in a lengthy Facebook post by the 46-year-old's sister, Jalene Kanani, who shared a deeply personal and lengthy post honoring her brother’s life, calling him her “sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome” sibling.

"I’ve been waiting for the words and mindset to properly express the joy of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, but fate pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father’s Day newsletter honoring the men in our lives," she penned.

Jalene went on to talk about her beloved brother's love of acting, saying: "David loved being an actor, doing voiceovers, spending time with Brutus, traveling as an ambassador for Kona Brew. The film industry and entertainment was so exciting to him, and I loved that he enjoyed the arts."

Kanani also revealed how much his unique heritage contributed to his talent, saying he moved to Hawaii, where his “ability to deliver lines with English understanding, Indigenous knowledge, and Pidgen to da max…made him a diamond in the rough.”

She then spoke about his role in Lilo & Stitch and how the family went to watch the film together on opening night.

"We talked about and were so energized by the fans dressed in L&S gear head to toe, t-shirts, onezees, hats, mask, and the merch galore flying off the shelf as we stood in line for pop-corn," she said.

She concluded her tribute with a tender reminder to cherish time with loved ones: "Hug your loved ones today…our last time together after returning home from the movie was just sitting on my living room couch talking story about life, having a seltzer, and doing a little genealogy.

"Blessed by this and all the big and small moments, I will keep our memories alive," she added.

In addition to his role on Lilo & Stitch, Bell made appearances in Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-O, per his IMDb.

He was also set to appear in the film The Wrecking Crew, which is currently in post-production.

The live-action Lilo & Stitch has officially dethroned 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, becoming the biggest Memorial Day weekend release in U.S. history.

According to Variety, the nostalgic reboot pulled in a staggering $341 million globally, locking in the second-highest opening of 2025, right behind A Minecraft Movie.

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Lilo & Stitch actor David Hekili Kenui Bell’s cause of death has been revealed.

The 46-year-old actor tragically died just weeks after he made his big screen debut in Disney's live-action movie, which was released on May 23. 

The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a lengthy Facebook post by Bell's sister, Jalene Kanani, who shared a deeply personal and lengthy post honoring her brother’s life.

"I’ve been waiting for the words and mindset to properly express the joy of a human, and Prince of a Man he was, but fate pushed my hand this morning by a pre-scheduled Father’s Day newsletter honoring the men in our lives," she wrote.

The bereaved sister opened up about her late brother's love of acting, saying: "David loved being an actor, doing voiceovers, spending time with Brutus, traveling as an ambassador for Kona Brew. The film industry and entertainment was so exciting to him, and I loved that he enjoyed the arts."

Kanani also revealed how much his heritage contributed to his talent, saying he moved to Hawaii, where his “ability to deliver lines with English understanding, Indigenous knowledge, and Pidgen to da max…made him a diamond in the rough.”

She then spoke about his role in Lilo & Stitch and how the family went to watch the film together on opening night, and were "so energized by the fans dressed in L&S gear head to toe, t-shirts, onezees, hats, mask, and the merch galore flying off the shelf as we stood in line for pop-corn".

She ended her tribute poster with a reminder to cherish time with loved ones before it's too late: "Hug your loved ones today… our last time together after returning home from the movie was just sitting on my living room couch talking story about life, having a seltzer, and doing a little genealogy.

"Blessed by this and all the big and small moments, I will keep our memories alive," she added.

An autopsy was reportedly issued by the Hawaii Police Department a week after Bell’s passing, though the results weren't completed until July 10.

According to PEOPLE, the report lists four "pathological diagnoses" among its findings: acute respiratory failure, sepsis, hypertensive/atherosclerotic heart disease, and morbid obesity.

Per Mayo Clinic, Atherosclerosis is the "buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls," also known as plaque, which can "cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow" or burst, "leading to a blood clot".

The autopsy also confirmed that medical resuscitation efforts had been made, as indicated by the presence of defibrillator (AED) pads on Bell’s chest, an airway inserted into his mouth, a blood pressure cuff on his right arm, an IV line in his left arm, and an intraosseous needle in his left lower leg.

As reported by the NIH, the intraosseous needle is used for delivering fluids, medications, or obtaining lab samples when intravenous access is not possible.

Further findings disclosed that Bell had stasis dermatitis (a skin condition linked to poor circulation in the legs) and edema (swelling in the lower limbs due to fluid retention).

In addition to this, the toxicology report revealed no drugs or alcohol in Bell’s system above detectable levels. The report also noted that Bell "complained of difficulty breathing" before his death.

A funeral service for Bell, who appeared in the remakes of the Hawaii-set shows Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I., was held on August 9 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea.

Our thoughts continue to be with his friends and family.

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Adult film star Kagney Linn Karter has sadly died at age 36.

The late adult entertainer passed away last Thursday (February 15). She was found dead in her home in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, according to online records first reviewed by TMZ.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office disclosed to the publication that they received her body that day from an address in the city of Parma.

A police rep also revealed that Karter died by suicide, and this was later confirmed by Karter's friends who've started a GoFundMe on behalf of her mom, Tina.

Karter broke into the adult film industry in the mid-2000s before leaving Los Angeles and moving back to Ohio in 2019 where she became a regular at a pole dancing studio in town.

During her career, Karter was named Missouri's "Deja Vu Showgirl of the Year" in 2007 and was a national second-place runner-up that same year. She eventually signed with top modeling agency L.A. Direct Models and posed for photo shoots for noted adult photographer Holly Randall.

She also won numerous awards and was nominated for several AVN awards, according to her IMDb profile.

A GoFundMe page was created by Karter's friends - who knew her through fitness studios - to help the late actress' bereaved parents pay for memorial services. As of this writing, $15,577 has been raised of the $8,000 target.

"Kagney was kind. Kagney was generous. As cold as the world could be, Kagney brought with her a light," two of her friends penned. "On her good days, when she was most herself, she could warm up a room with her radiant smile, get others laughing in no time at all. She was all brightness and bubble, with never a cross word to say about another."

The fundraising page noted that "despite all of her many impressive accomplishments and talents, Kagney struggled with mental health issues as the years passed by".

"As alone as she undoubtedly felt within the confines of her own head, she continued to make an effort to show up for her friends and the community who cared about her," they said. "She fought her own battles with the same tenacity and drive she showed in every other area of her life, with as much strength as she could."

The heartbroken friends revealed that Karter "tragically took her own life" in her home less than two weeks after her final session at the fitness studios on February 7th.

"The news sank like a stone in our hearts. The horrible reality of a studio without Kagney- a community without her- seemed all wrong. Unnatural. Too difficult to accept," they wrote. "We humbly ask that you assist us raise funds for her mother, Tina, to lay Kagney to rest. 100% of these funds will be going to preparations for her memorial services."

They said that any leftover funds would be given to a local animal rescue charity, and concluded: "Although no amount of money can ease the grief, if it can even assuage a small amount of stress on Kagney's mother and immediate family, that is a victory."

Our thoughts are with Karter's family and friends at this time.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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It has been announced that YouTube sensation Kori Parkin-Stovell has died aged just 11.

The young boy from Ripley in the United Kingdom was born with a congenital heart defect which meant that the left side of his heart had not developed properly.

Kori spent a massive portion of his childhood undergoing treatment for the illness and even had two heart transplants in an attempt to save his life, but after it was revealed that the second transplant was failing, he and his family made the decision not to attempt the procedure for the third time due to the intense post-recovery period.

Taking to Twitter, Kori's mom, Pixi announced the heartbreaking news to fans via a video taken from his bedroom.

"Kori passed away in my arms just after half past seven this evening," she said through tears. "I'm beside him right now. He went fairly peacefully. he's currently lying in his bed, I'm in his bedroom. His captain's hat is beside his head and he has a parrot flag over him."

She then went on to thank all of Kori's fans for supporting him and his YouTube channel where he raised awareness about his condition.

"I would like to ask that you carry on Kori's channel subs, interact with his videos, because I am not letting his channel go and for all those people who tried to make Kori's wish come true while he was here, thank you.

"I don't know what to do - he was my baby boy," she added.

Before he passed, one of Kori's wishes was to speak to Captain Jack Sparrow, which he was able to do thanks to Johnny Depp.

In a video, the 60-year-old actor addressed the young YouTuber as the fictional pirate saying: "Captain Kori... I understand you're quite the YouYube channel man... so what I'm saying is, I would be glad to follow your YouTube channel and will tell all my friends to follow your YouTube channel.

"I wish you the best of luck, I'm your number one fan Captain Kori, all my respect and love," Depp added in the clip.

The father-of-two even went one step further and FaceTimed Kori, pretending that he was aboard his pirate ship and making small talk with the young star.

Surrounded by candlesticks and candelabras, Depp joked: "I'm extremely flammable, I'm amongst so much fire with the candles I'm afraid this adventure might go awry."

Kori's YouTube channel, Kraken the Box, is now at 205,000 subscribers and many have taken to his final upload, which was only posted three days ago, to leave tributes for the youngster.

"Fly high Captain Kori," wrote one user. "You will always be in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Pixi and the family."

"You’re in paradise now Kori," added another. "Thank You for every last ounce of inspiration you’ve given us RIP sweet child xoxo."

A third described him as "special" writing: "Kori left such an impact here on the internet which made a difference for kids everywhere through Make A Wish. He's an inspiration and will never be forgotten. My heart breaks for Pixie and I just want to send so much love to her and her family. Thank you for sharing Kori with us. He's so special."

"It has been an honor and a privilege to have been a part of each and every one of your adventures, Captain. You were the bravest, most inspirational pirate to us all and showed us what true courage and grace are. You will live forever in our hearts, and the memory of your infectious giggles and your absolute joy in pranking your mum will always bring a smile. Rest easy," this user commented under the video.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kori's family during this incredibly difficult time.

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Former Bond Girl Tanya Roberts has died at the age of 65.

The new announcement comes approximately 24 hours after the actress' death was prematurely announced by her representative and her longtime partner.

According to a report by TMZ, Robert's long-term partner Lance O'Brien has now confirmed that former Charlie's Angels star died at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on the night of Monday, January 4.

This comes after O'Brien incorrectly told her publicist that she had died on Sunday, January 3.

Take a look at the actress' performance in A View to Kill: 

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Per The Metro, spokesman Mike Pingel then prematurely broke the news of the Charlie's Angel's star's death to multiple news outlets.

Pingel stated:

"I'm devastated. I've been friends with Tanya for over 20 years. She was full of boundless energy and we always had the best times. She was truly an angel and I will miss her so so much."

Per TMZ, O'Brien stated that Roberts had been rushed to the hospital after collapsing while walking her dog on Christmas Eve. He was informed by the hospital on Sunday that Roberts was close to death, and allowed to sit near her.

It was then that he witnessed her lose consciousness, and assumed she had died there and then. Commenting on her death in his premature statement, O'Brien said:

"Tanya and I have never been apart. This is too much to handle. Her animals are lost without her and so am I. As I held her in her last moments, she opened her eyes. I was able to see her beautiful eyes one last time. Tanya had the most beautiful eyes."

The situation was complicated further when O'Brien received a phone call from the hospital in the middle of an interview with Inside Edition, in which he was brought to tears by the news that Tanya was in fact alive.

Watch O'Brien react to the news that Tanya was alive in the video below:

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In the video in question, a sobbing O'Brien stated: "The hospital's telling me that she's alive and they’re calling me from the ICU. I'm so happy."

Per the Mirror, Roberts was born in New York as Victoria Leigh Blum and married screenwriter Barry Roberts in the 1970s before moving to Hollywood.

The actress was best known for playing the role of Stacey Sutton opposite Roger Moore in the 1985 Bond movie A View To Kill, as well as starring as Julie Rogers in Charlie’s Angels, and Midge Pinciotti on That 70s Show.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and fans at this time.