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Actor Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, best knwon for roles in Street Fighter, Necessary Roughness and The Fast and the Furious, has died at the age of 61, his son, Manoah peter Tuiasosopo confirmed in a post shared on his Facebook account.
"With a heavy heart, my family and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Our father Peter N. Tuiasosopo passed away this morning at 3:16am," Manoah wrote in a post shared on behalf of the family. "My dad lived an amazing life and in no way does his impact stop here. 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.
"His strength, love, compassion, and kindness will forever be felt. 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."
Tuiasosopo made his acting debut as Manumana 'the Slender,' who played center for the fictional Texas State Fighting Armadillos football team in the film Necessary Roughness in 1991. The California native made his television debut playing detective Al Hamoki opposite late Batman and Family Guy actor Adam West on Danger Theatre, a half-hour comedy anthology that aired on FOX in 1993.
Tuiasosopo is also credited for a recurring role as 'Big Bob' on New Girl and made guest appearances on NCIS, Mob City, Ray Donovan, black-ish, Mayans M.C. and Magnum P.I., while also appearing in the films 12 Rounds, Batman & Robin, BASEketball, Charlie's Angels, Austin Powers in Gold Member and The Scorpion King.