After his brief football career, Tuiasosopo transitioned into acting. His first credit was in 1991’s sports comedy “Necessary Roughness.” He went on to play E Honda in the live-action 1994 video game adaptation “Street Fighter” and had other notable roles in 1998’s “BASKETBALL” and 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious .”

There are a number of former NFL players and other athletes who made the successful transition from the gridiron to the big screen. Unfortunately, one such NFL and Hollywood star has now been taken from us.

Peter “Navy” Tuiasosopo, an actor who appeared in “Necessary Roughness,” “12 Rounds,” “Street Fighter” and “New Girl,” died Monday in Phoenix at the age of 61. His son Manoah Peter Tuiasosopo confirmed the death on Facebook.

Actor Peter Navy Tuiasosopo ("Necessary Roughness," "Street Fighter") died from heart complications in Phoenix, Arizona on February 9.

Peter Navy Tuiasosopo has died aged 61. The actor was best known for appearing in TV shows including New Girl, Mangum P.I. and NCIS. His death was announced by son Manoah, who shared a post on Facebook that was also signed by the actor’s wife, other children and grandchildren.