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'Hawaii Five-O' actor Keo Woolford dead at 49

By Sarah Mulé

OAHU, Hawaii, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Actor Keo Woolford, best known for his work on Hawaii Five-O, died on Monday after suffering a "severe" stroke. He was 49.

Woolford, a Hawaii native, played Det. James Chang on Hawaii Five-O and was recently working on a follow-up to his 2013 film, The Haumana, which he wrote, directed, and produced.

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Woolford also appeared in 2012's Act of Valor and 2014's Godzilla.

Woolford's publicist Tracy Larrua told People that Woolford suffered a "severe" stroke on Nov. 25. He died three days later at a hospital in Oahu.

Hawaii Five-O castmate Daniel Dae Kim eulogized Woolford on Twitter on Tuesday, calling him talented and kind.

"As talented as you were, I will remember you most for your kindness. Thank you for sharing your light with us, @KeoWoolford. Rest In Peace," Kim wrote.

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