Taylor Wily, best known for his portrayal of Kemekona Tupuola on CBC’S Hawaii Five-0, died Thursday at the age of 56.

Television producer Peter M.Lenkov confirmed the news on his official Instagram account.. posting a picture with Wily from behind the scenes of a television show and telling his followers he’s “heartbroken”

Lenkov says he will provide more details in the days to come but is far too emotional now to discuss his longtime friend’s death.

Taylor Wily born Teila Tuli started out as a sumo wrestler in the late 1980’s becoming a rare example of an America joining the prestigious Japanese sport and reportedly compiling a 57-27-14r record over the next two years.