Tamayo PerryA surfing legend known for appearing in the 4th ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film has died… authorities have confirmed.
The famous surfer passed away on Sunday after a shark attack in Oahu, Hawaii… when Tamayo’s body was found by local surfers at Mālaekahana Beach. According to Stab Magazine, TP’s arm and leg were missing when they recovered his body.
Honolulu emergency services say a bystander witnessed the attack near Goat Island on Oahu’s famous North Shore.
Tamayo – who also worked as an ocean safety lifeguard – was said to be taking a break from his duties when the incident occurred at around 1pm.
Authorities confirm Tamayo was pronounced dead at the scene… with Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi later praising the late surfer as “a legendary waterman”. Tamayo won the Pipeline Masters surfing competition in 1999.
Kurt LagerHonolulu’s 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 Buccaneer in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” Tamayo had small roles in the sports romance film “Blue Crush” and the CBS reboot of “Hawaii Five-0.”
Tamayo is survived by his wife, Emily. He was just 49 years old.
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