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Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry has died after a shark assault whereas browsing in Hawaii.
Perry, who was additionally a lifeguard {and professional} surfer, had been fatally attacked on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu’s emergency companies confirmed in a press convention.
Paramedics on Malaekahana Seaside, Oahu, pronounced him useless after he had been taken to shore by jet ski. He had suffered “a couple of doable bites,” in line with officers.
The 49-year-old actor was identified for enjoying a buccaneer in 2011’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth movie within the Johnny Depp motion franchise. The characteristic additionally starred Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush and Ian McShane.
He additionally had roles in Misplaced, Hawaii 5-0 and Blue Crush, primarily as a surfer, and carried out stunts in a number of others. His final position was in 2015 quick The Bridge, in line with IMDb.
Higher identified domestically as a surfer, Perry had begun working as a lifeguard on the Ocean Security division in July 2016.
“Tamayo Perry was a lifeguard liked by all,” mentioned Appearing Honolulu Ocean Security Chief Kurt Lager. “He’s well-known on the North Shore, knowledgeable surfer identified world wide. Tamayo’s persona was infectious and as a lot as folks liked him, he liked everybody else extra. Our condolences exit to Tamayo’s household and the entire lifeguard ohana.”
Mayor Rick Blangiardi added Perry’s loss of life was a “tragic loss,” and referred to as him “a legendary waterman and extremely revered. He grew up proper over right here, and [was] only a nice member of our ocean security workforce.”