Tamayo Perry Surf Star & ‘Pirates’ Actor … Killed in Shark Attack
Tamayo Perrya surfing legend known for appearing in the 4th ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie, has died … authorities have confirmed.
The famed surfer passed away Sunday following a shark attack in Oahu, Hawaii … as Tamayo’s body was found by local surfers off Mālaekahana Beach. According to Stab Magazine, TP’s arm and leg were missing when they recovered his body.
Honolulu’s emergency services say a bystander actually witnessed the attack near Goat Island on Oahu’s famed North Shore.
Tamayo — who also worked as an ocean safety lifeguard — was reportedly taking a break from his duties when the incident occurred around 1 PM.
Authorities confirm Tamayo was pronounced dead at the scene … with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi later praising the late surfer as “a legendary waterman.” Tamayo famously won the Pipeline Masters surfing competition in 1999.
Kurt LagerHonolulu ocean safety chief, expressed a similar sentiment … adding that “Tamayo’s personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more.”
In addition to his role as a buccaneer in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” Tamayo had small roles in the sports-romance flick “Blue Crush” and on the CBS reboot of “Hawaii Five-0.”
Tamayo is survived by his wife, Emilia. He was only 49.
RIP