The widow and close friend of Tamayo Perry, a renowned surfer, actor, and lifeguard, shared their heartfelt memories and reflections following his tragic death in a shark attack off the coast of Hawaii. In an exclusive interview with ABC News on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, Emilia Perry spoke with sorrow about the life and legacy of Tamayo Perry, a man celebrated for his deep faith and exceptional surfing talent. MORE: Pipeline surfer who appeared in 'Blue Crush' killed in shark attack in Hawaii, emergency officials say"The world knew Tamayo as a surfer and an actor, but to those who knew him best, he was a man of deep faith ... now taken too soon," said Perry. Perry's death marks only the ninth fatal shark attack in Hawaii in the past thirty years but despite the tragedy, his friends believe Perry would have encouraged others to continue enjoying the ocean. Shark attack victim Tamayo Perry remembered by widow and friend originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News June 26, 2024 14:13 UTC