Bella Ciao actor Taran Kootenhayoo passes away at 27 Canadian Indigenous actor and artist Taran Kootenhayoo who was famous for his role in the indie drama 'Bella Ciao' has passed away on December 31, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter on Monday.  The cause of death has not been mentioned. Indigenous streetwear maker Section 35, for which the actor modeled its latest fashions, was the first to announce Kootenhayoo's death on its Instagram account on Jan. 1: "Creator called a legend home. We love you and you will be missed. Rest in Power Brother."