Pirates Of The Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry dies after being attacked by shark while surfing in Hawaii
The lifeguard and surfing instructor, who played the part of a pirate in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and also appeared in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Blue Crush, died on Sunday afternoon while surfing off Oahu. Tributes are being paid to the "legendary waterman".
Monday 24 June 2024 10:45, UK
A lifeguard who appeared in the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie has died after being attacked by a shark off Oahu in Hawaii.
Tamayo Perry, 49, who has also starred in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Blue Crush, was attacked near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu's emergency services said.
The incident was reported by a caller who said they had seen a man suffering from what appeared to be shark bites.
Emergency services arrived at the scene on Malaekahana Beach just before 1pm local time.
Rescuers brought Mr Perry - an Ocean Safety lifeguard and surfing instructor - to shore by jet ski and paramedics assisted with the death pronouncement, Shayne Enright, of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, said.
Mr Perry, who worked as a lifeguard on the North Shore, began his career with the Ocean Safety department in July 2016, Mr Enright said.
He appeared as a pirate in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Honolulu's Star Advertiser reported in 2011.
Ocean Safety personnel posted shark warnings in the area following the attack.
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Acting Honolulu Ocean Safety chief Kurt Lager said Mr Perry was "a lifeguard loved by all".
"He's well known on the North Shore. He's a professional surfer known worldwide," Mr Lager said.
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"Tamayo's personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more."
"Tamayo was a legendary waterman and highly respected," Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi said, calling Mr Perry's death "a tragic loss".