The Legacy of the Hawaii Five-0 Actor Files a Lawsuit: What Happened Months Before His Death.

According to The Sun: The actor, known for his role in 'Hawaii Five-0', suffered serious injuries from a wheelchair accident just months before his death.

Taylor Tuli Wily, who appeared in over 100 episodes of the popular show, died in Utah in June 2024 at the age of 56.

However, the lawsuit filed on September 26 and reviewed by The U.S. Sun claims that he suffered traumatic brain injuries during an accident that occurred on October 3, 2023.

The actor's legacy states that the injuries were the cause of his death.

Wily, who used a wheelchair, was being loaded into a transport van.

According to court documents, the lift malfunctioned, and the actor fell from the platform.

Wily fell and struck his head on the pavement.

The actor's legacy insists that he did not receive treatment that could have saved his life.

They are demanding over $50,000 in compensation and are seeking a jury trial.

The lawsuit accuses GMTCare, a transport company from Nevada, of violating lift safety regulations.

The court documents also report on the company's negligence.

This lawsuit was filed more than a year after Wily's manager told the Los Angeles Times that the actor died of natural causes.

Wily's acting career spanned decades, but he was also a sumo wrestler and UFC fighter.

As a sumo wrestler, he remained undefeated in his first 14 matches.

Wily ended his sports career in 1989.

In November 1993, he had his debut and only fight in the UFC, where he lost to Gerard Gordo.

Taylor Wily's Movie Roles

Taylor Wily gained recognition in Hollywood in the 90s, appearing in several dramas and films.

• 1996 – One West Waikiki, Joseph Kalama
• 2004 – North Shore, bartender
• 2008 – Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Kemo
• 2010 – 2020 – Hawaii Five-0, Kamekona Tupuola
• 2014 – Where I Come From, Taylor
• 2017 – MacGyver, Kamekona Tupuola
• 2017 – Radical, Julius
• 2018 – 2020 – Magnum P.I., Kamekona Tupuola

Source: IMDB

He was knocked out in the first 30 seconds of his debut fight in the UFC.

Three of Wily's teeth were knocked out from a blow delivered by Gordo.

After the fight in the Octagon, he appeared in episodes of the TV shows Marker and One West Waikiki.

But he is most remembered for his role as Kamekona in 'Hawaii Five-0'.

Wily appeared in 171 episodes of the show from 2010 to 2020.

His last acting job was in Magnum P.I. from 2018 to 2020, where he also played Kamekona.

“You always treated me in a way that made me want to make you a regular... on the show... and in my life,” wrote on Instagram Peter Lenkov, former showrunner of 'Hawaii Five-0' and Magnum P.I.

“You were family. And I will miss you every day, brother.”

A multitude of fans commented on Lenkov's post, noting how important Wily was to 'Hawaii Five-0'.

The death of Taylor Wily and the circumstances leading up to it resonated among fans and colleagues of the actor. His failure to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the accident raises questions about safety in the field of services for people with disabilities. The revelation of the company’s failure to fulfill its obligations further underscores the importance of proper attention to such situations to prevent tragedies in the future.

Taylor's legacy focuses not only on his acting achievements but also on the importance of safety and accountability in public services that must be guaranteed to all, regardless of their physical abilities.