The sports world, as well as Hollywood, is in deep mourning over the tragic and sudden death of Peter Navy Tuiasosopo.
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Tuiasosopo, known for his work on Street Fighter, Necessary Roughness, and The Fast and the Furious, among many others, shocked many people when he suddenly passed away on Monday, according to what his Manoah Peter Tuiasosopo announced on Facebook.
“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 3:16 am,” he wrote.
A cause of death wasn’t revealed in the post, but Manoah Peter Tuiasosopo later told TMZ that Peter Navy Tuiasosopo died from heart complications in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tuiasosopo began his acting career in 1991 with his first film role as Manumana, “The Slender.” He went on to co-star in his first television series, Danger Theatre, as detective Al Hamoki opposite Adam West.
His other television credits include the role of custodian and ex-sumo wrestler Yoshi Nakamura in the Disney series Kickin’ It.
Tuiasosopo also has film credits that include the role of Willie Dumaine in 12 Rounds with John Cena, as well as Batman & Robin, BASEketball, Charlie’s Angels, Austin Powers in Gold Member, and The Scorpion King, among others.
Peter Navy Tuiasosopo Had A Background In Football
Veteran actor Peter Navy Tuiasosopo tragically passed away at the age of 61.
Tuiasosopo’s son revealed that he died of heart complications on Monday morning in Phoenix, Arizona.
Aside from his acting career, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo had a background in football.
He played college football at Utah State and went undrafted in the 1987 NFL Draft.
He would go on to play two seasons for the Los Angeles Rams before he would transition into acting.
Superstar NFL Wide Receiver Drops Major Hint That His Team Will Trade For Rams QB Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford (Photo by Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Amid rumors that the Los Angeles Rams will shop quarterback Matthew Stafford, one top NFL wide receiver has fueled speculation that his team could pursue a trade for the 36-year-old.
Last week, it was reported that Matthew Stafford decided to continue playing rather than retire. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer explained on “The Dan Patrick Show” earlier this week that the Super Bowl 56-winning quarterback could be available in a trade.
New York Giants superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers created a buzz on social media when he hinted at his team trading for both Stafford and Cooper Kupp. The latter announced on X/Twitter earlier this week that the Rams intend to trade him.
In a since-deleted X post, Nabers wrote, “9 and 10 🐏👀”, a reference to the jersey numbers donned by Stafford and Kupp.
Nabers was asked about this post in his appearance on “Fantasy Football Happy Hour” with Matthew Berry, where he further fueled the Giants-Stafford trade rumor:
“His arm talent is crazy. His sidearm is crazy. The way he throws the ball, his angles, it’s crazy. He knows the defense. He’s a veteran quarterback. He led that team to the playoffs without those receivers he was playing with at the beginning of the season when they were hurt. Then when he got them back, he was able to do a lot of great things. I like the way he throws the football.”
The Giants will be in the market for a new starting quarterback this offseason, having released starter Daniel Jones in November. They could target a quarterback like Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but an offensive-minded head coach like Brian Daboll may also be keen to work with an established veteran like Matthew Stafford.
Rams Should Keep Matthew Stafford
Neither the Rams nor Stafford have hinted at a possible trade. Having gotten Los Angeles within a couple of plays of the NFC Championship Game, the best is for this marriage to continue in 2025.
