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.

His strength, love, compassion, and kindness will forever be felt.

Peter Navy Tuiasosopo

Peter Navy TuiasosopoFrederick M. Brown/Getty Images

and most recentlyMagnum P.I.He recurred inNew Girlas Big Bob.

His son says the family is planning a Celebration of Life and will announce details when finalized.

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