Darlaine Māhealani MuiLan Dudoit (1954 – August 28, 2002) was a Hawaiian poet, essayist and editor.
[3] According to her successor, Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui, "Mahealani knew how difficult it was for Hawaiian writers to get published in other venues for various reasons.
Oiwi was created as a place where Hawaiian literary voices could be heard, nurtured, appreciated.
[6] Dudoit was found dead in a Kaneohe hotel on August 28, 2002, along with her husband Sanford Kapana.
This conclusion was disputed by the medical examiner's office, citing inconclusive autopsy results, a lack of motive, and a restraining order that she had filed against her husband.