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David H.K. Bell, actor in 'Lilo & Stitch' remake, dies at 46

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David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor in the live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch," has died, his sister announced on social media. He was 46 years old.

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  1. UPI

    David H.K. Bell, actor in 'Lilo & Stitch' remake, dies at 46 (opens UPI)

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    David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor in the live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch," has died, his sister announced on social media. He was 46 years old.

  2. New York Post

    ‘Lilo & Stitch’ actor David H.K. Bell’s death under investigation, no foul play suspected (opens New York Post)

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    An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the Disney actor’s cause of death.

  3. The Daily Caller

    ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actor David Hekili Kenui Bell Dead Weeks After Big Screen Debut, Family Says (opens The Daily Caller)

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    "Lilo and Stitch" actor David Hekili Kenui Bell died June 12 at the age of 46, his family told TMZ.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Lilo and Stitch’ actor David Bell dies at age 46 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    David Hekili Kenui Bell, the Hawaii actor known for his role as “Big Hawaiian Dude” in the recently released live-action remake of Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch,” died Thursday in Kailua-Kona. He was 46.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

  6. Hawaiitribune Herald

    David Bell, an actor in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ dies at 46 in Kona - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    David Bell, an actor in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ dies at 46 in Kona - Hawaii News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

  7. West Hawaii Today

    David Bell, an actor in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ dies at 46 in Kona (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    David Bell, an actor in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ dies at 46 in Kona – Hawaii News | West Hawaii Today

  8. Hawaiitribune Herald

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