Actor Al Harrington died at the age of 85 on Tuesday.
The star passed away in a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii after he suffered a serious stroke, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, which confirmed his death through family members.
Harrington is best known for playing Detective Ben Kokua in the original Hawaii Five-0 series, which aired from 1968 until 1980, and he also popped up on the remake.
Sad loss for Hollywood: Actor Al Harrington died at the age of 85 on Tuesday. The star passed in a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii after he suffered a serious stroke, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser , which confirmed his death through family members
Hawaii Five-O was known for its gritty story lines and intense lead played by Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett, the Commander, Five-0 Task Force.
Also on the show was Danny 'Danno' Williams as James MacArthur, the Detective Sergeant, Five-0 Task Force; Lieutenant Five-0 Task Force.
Al had a smaller role as Detective Kokua.
The man behind the law: Harrington is best known for playing Detective Ben Kokua in the original Hawaii Five-0 series, which aired from 1968 until 1980. Seen far right with James MacArthur, far left, and Kam Fong, center
He nailed it: Hawaii Five-O was known for its gritty story lines
Harrington - born Tausau Ta’a - also popped up on the remake that starred Alex O'Loughlin, Daniel Dae Kim and Scott Caan, which aired from 2010 until 2020.
Al played Mamo Kahike, a surf shop owner and bus driver, from 2011 to 2018.
Harrington was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa in 1935 to his mother Lela Suapaia was raised by his maternal