It’s never easy when a beloved celebrity dies, and already in 2024, we’ve seen some greats pass on.
Taylor Wily played beloved chef Kamekona Tupuola on two of CBS’ hit shows since 2010. (CBS/Youtube)
A sumo wrestler-turned-actor, Taylor Wily, best known for his memorable role as Kamekona Tupuola in crime dramas Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I., passed away at the age of 56.
The news was confirmed on June 20, according to a local Hawaiian news outlet, KITV Island News. The reporter who also described Wily as a close family friend, did not release the cause of death.
As for his Hollywood family, Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. producer Peter M. Lenkov was the first to pay tribute.
“I am devastated. Heartbroken. I’ll post some detailed feelings later. Just too hard right now,” he shared alongside a sweet pic of himself with Wily.
Let’s also remember the other actors, singers and other celebrities who died in 2024.Let’s also remember the other actors, singers and other celebrities who died in 2024.
Johnny Wactor
Former General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot down and murdered in downtown Los Angeles, his family confirmed Sunday, May 26.
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Johnny was leaving his job at a downtown rooftop bar around 3 a.m. with one of his coworkers when he saw what looked like someone working on his car.
Johnny Wactor attends the “Silent River” Opening Night Theatrical Premiere at Laemmle Glendale on October 13, 2022 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Curious Potato)
His mother, Scarlett, told told ABC7 that he approached the three people at his car, thinking he was about to get towed. However, when he got their attention, he saw that they wore masks and one opened fire before they fled.
Johnny was pronounced dead by the paramedics.
Wactor portrayed Brando Corbin on the ABC soap opera from 2020 to 2022, appearing in more than 160 episodes before his character was written off.
General Hospital issued a statement shortly after the news broke: “The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing. He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”
Sudan Buckner
Susan Buckner, best known for playing cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical comedy Grease, has died. She was 72.
Actress Susan Buckner attends the celebration of the DVD release of “Grease Rockin’ Rydell Edition” at the Santa Monica Pier on September 19, 2006 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
“Susan died peacefully on May 2 surrounded by loved ones,” according to Melissa Berthier, a publicist for the family.
“The light she brought into every room will be missed forever,” Buckner’s daughter, Samantha Mansfield, tells PEOPLE. “She was magic, and I was very lucky to call her my best friend.”
No cause of death was provided at the time of the announcement. Though she continued to act well into the 1980s, Grease would remain her career-defining role and …read more
Source:: The Hollywood Gossip
