The news of lifeguard, surfing teacher, and Pirates of the Caribbean star Tamayo Perry’s passing rippled over Hawaii, sending shockwaves through the surfing community. The 49-year-old actor, who was also in Charlie’s Angels and Blue Crush, was fatally attacked by a shark on Sunday afternoon close to Goat Island, according to a statement from Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.
The Unfortunate Loss Of Tamayo Perry
According to reports, the well-known surfer departed to surf off Mokuauia, which is close to Laie, Hawaii. At 1 pm, sources verified that he was later found dead. The event was reported by a caller who said they had observed a man off Malaekahana Beach near Kahuku suffering from what appeared to be shark bites. It looked as though Perry had been bitten by sharks more than once.
Just before 1:00 pm, emergency personnel then showed up at Malaekahana Beach. While paramedics helped with the death announcement, rescuers arrived to the aid of the Ocean Safety lifeguard and transported him to the shore via jet ski. Perry apparently passed away right there.
After the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides actor passed away, Ocean Safety representatives put up shark alerts nearby.
The Local Community Comments On Tamayo Perry And His Demise
Following his death announcement, Tamayo Perry was remembered by Honolulu leaders and the local community.
Hawaii News Now reports that Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi recognized the famed surfer and referred to his passing as a “tragic loss”: “Tamayo was a highly esteemed and renowned waterman.”
Perry is a “Hard-charging, God-fearing Pipeline specialist from Oahu’s North Shore,” according to the Encyclopedia of Surfing, but in 2022, Surfing magazine predicted that he would be “most likely to get the barrel of the year.” Born in 1975, the well-known individual started surfing at the age of twelve. According to Honolulu Emergency Services Department Shayne Enright, he began working with the Ocean Safety Department in July 2016.
Admirers And Followers Share Their Condolences
Kurt Lage, the acting chief of Honolulu Ocean Safety, described himself as a “lifeguard loved by all.” On the North Shore, he’s widely known. He’s a world-renowned professional surfer.
Also, many local Hawaiians flocked to Hawaii News Now’s most recent posts honoring Perry. Someone wrote,“Rest Easy Tamayo. Never forget you trying to teach me how to drive. 12 years old. Hauula shopping centre parking lot. Pas shotgun. All laughs!! Time is fleeting. Love to your ohana!”
A different Instagram user said “You will be missed – pure aloha. Heartfelt condolences and love to Emilia, the Perry Ohana, Lifeguard Ohana and all our North Shore fam. & friends. This one hits hard. 😢” A third wrote, “My heart is broken. The north shore lost a true legend and a good man. My heart goes out to Emilia and his family 💕💕💕💕”
Another Hawaiian pro surfer, Moana Jones Wong, known popularly as the “Queen of Pipeline,” wrote, “Love you forever ♾️❤️gonna miss you forever.”
Many people sent their deepest sympathies to Perry’s family, but one user wrote, “My condolences🤍 just met him and his wife yesterday, crazy to see this now.” Another recalled meeting the late lifeguard and his wife. A brief exchange, but what a kind and affectionate couple.
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