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Lilo & Stitch Actor David Bell Dies at 46

8/20/2025

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David Hekili Kenui Bell, actor from the live-action "Lilo & Stitch," passed away on June 12, 2025, at age 46 in Hawaii.
The autopsy indicated acute respiratory failure, sepsis, heart disease, and morbid obesity.
Resuscitation attempts involved defibrillator pads and IV lines; foul play was ruled out.
Bell's sister expressed tributes emphasizing his passion for family and acting.
His legacy will be cherished by family and friends.

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David Hekili Kenui Bell, actor from the live-action "Lilo & Stitch," passed away on June 12, 2025, at age 46 in Hawaii.
The autopsy indicated acute respiratory failure, sepsis, heart disease, and morbid obesity.
Resuscitation attempts involved defibrillator pads and IV lines; foul play was ruled out.
Bell's sister expressed tributes emphasizing his passion for family and acting.
His legacy will be cherished by family and friends.