Johnny Depp Remembers Late Actor Tamayo Perry, Says: ‘A Sweet Man, With a Big Heart’

Washington (US), July 29 (ANI): Actor Johnny Depp remembered his ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ co-star Tamayo Perry, who died in a shark attack in June, People reported.

He shared a black-and-white photo of Tamayo on his Instagram stories with the caption: “Although it’s been a few years now, I still remember Tamayo well. A sweet man, with a big heart and zest for life…”

He continued with a message to Tamayo’s wife: “Emilia, I send you all my love and strength. You are in my thoughts.”

Tamayo, who also worked as a lifeguard, died on June 23 at the age of 49 when he was fatally injured in an incident that occurred while he was surfing off the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is an American fantasy film series full of supernatural adventures, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film is based on the Walt Disney attraction of the same name.

Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department told a news conference that police were called to reports of a surfer being attacked near Malaekahana Beach on Oahu’s North Shore.

“As you can imagine, this is (an) extremely difficult time for all of us. I ask for your kindness and your patience as we all try to get through this next hour and the weeks and months ahead,” Enright said, confirming that Honolulu Ocean Safety responded to the attack with a jet ski before ferrying the victim to shore.

Perry is known for his work in films such as 2011’s Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. He also had a role in 2002’s Blue Crush, among other projects.

At the conference, Kurt Lager, acting chief 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 who’s known worldwide,” Lager added.

“Tamayo’s personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone more,” Lager continued, before asking for privacy for the family.

“It’s just a tragic loss,” Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said, adding, “Tamayo was a legendary waterman and highly respected,” People reported.