Tamayo Perry, a browsing legend recognized for showing within the 4th ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film, has died … authorities have confirmed.
The famed surfer handed away Sunday following a shark assault in Oahu, Hawaii … as Tamayo’s physique was discovered by native surfers off Mālaekahana Seaside. Based on Stab Journal, TP’s arm and leg had been lacking after they recovered his physique.
Honolulu’s emergency providers say a bystander really witnessed the assault close to Goat Island on Oahu’s famed North Shore.
Tamayo — who additionally labored as an ocean security lifeguard — was reportedly taking a break from his duties when the incident occurred round 1 PM.
Authorities verify Tamayo was pronounced lifeless on the scene … with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi later praising the late surfer as “a legendary waterman.” Tamayo famously received the Pipeline Masters browsing competitors in 1999.
Kurt Lager, Honolulu ocean security chief, expressed an analogous sentiment … including that “Tamayo’s personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more.”
Along with his function as a buccaneer in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” Tamayo had small roles within the sports-romance flick “Blue Crush” and on the CBS reboot of “Hawaii Five-0.”
Tamayo is survived by his spouse, Emilia. He was solely 49.
RIP
