Hawaii
Pirates of the Caribbean actor dies in shark attack while surfing in Hawaii
Before becoming a lifeguard, Perry was best known for his surfing exploits as well as for a series of film and television roles. He began surfing at the age of 12 and went on to win the Pipeline Masters in 2005. Perry appeared in Pirates of Tthe Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Earlier roles included appearances in the television series Hawaii Five-0 and Blue Crush, a 2002 film about surfing.
Kurt Lager, the acting head of Honolulu Ocean Safety, said Perry was “a lifeguard loved by all”.
“He’s well known on the North Shore. He’s a professional surfer known worldwide,” Mr Lager told a news conference. Tamayo’s personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more.”
Rick Blangiardi, the Mayor of Honolulu, paid tribute to Perry, calling his death “a tragic loss”.
“Tamayo was a legendary waterman and highly respected,” he said.