Hollywood is mourning a tragic loss.
David H. K. Bell—who appeared in one of Lilo & Stitch’s most beloved scenes in the 2025 live-action remake—has died, his family confirmed on social media. He was 57.
“It is with a heavy heart I share that my sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant and handsome little brother David H. K. Bell will spend today in the company of our Heavenly Father,” his sister Jalene Kanani Bell wrote in a statement shared to Facebook June 16. “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.”
David’s sibling went on to reflect on his legacy, both in his career and his personal life.
“While I didn’t grow up with a Father, David gave me all the unconditional love I could possibly ask for and I believe that all his family and friends received the same from him,” Jalene continued. “He was always so proud of me, his nieces and his grandnephew, constantly engaged and always coming up with fun activities to get-together.”
