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New Girl Star Has Died
A star of the hit TV sitcom New Girl has tragically died.
The show aired from 2011 to 2018, revolving around quirky teacher Jessica Day (Zooey Deschanel) after she moves into a Los Angeles loft with three men.
Combining comedy and drama, the series followed the group as they dealt with relationship issues and career choices.
Now, New Girl fans have been left devastated after hearing of the loss of one of its stars.
Paying tribute online, one fan writes: “Rest in peace and well wishes to the family and loved ones.”
Another adds: “Prayers for his family.”
“Rest in peace,” a third person simply says.
Somebody else pens: “He was such a sweet guy in everything he played.”
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, born in San Pedro, California, was an actor and professional gridiron football player.
He was best known for his role as E. Honda in Street Fighter (1994) and Big Bob and Steve in New Girl, starring in the ‘Bathtub’ episode.
Tuiasosopo began his career in the 1990s, appearing in Down the Shore, Batman & Robin, and The Fast and the Furious, among others.
According to IMDb, his last credited role was in Magnum P.I. in 2021.
Tuiasosopo’s son, Manoah Peter Tuiasosopo, confirmed his passing in a family statement on Facebook.
“My dad lived an amazing life and in no way does his impact stop here,” Manoah wrote. “We will continue to live with him in spirit, and as saddened as we are, he is without a doubt in Heaven with his brothers, sisters, parents, daughter, and Jesus, and no longer in pain.”
He added. “My family and I will discuss the decisions regarding a proper Celebration of Life and will announce the details once prepared. We thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers and ask for your continued support through this tough and emotional time.”
An official cause of death has yet to be confirmed, however, Manoah told TMZ the actor died at age 61 on Monday morning in Phoenix, Arizona, from heart complications.
He also noted that his father was ‘a trailblazer for Polynesian actors in Hollywood.’
Our thoughts are with Tuiasosopo’s family at this difficult time.
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