Layne Tom is alive and well in his early 80s. He's interviewed on some of the bonus features on the Chan DVDs from Fox. They are well worth watching if you haven't seen them already.
I absolutely agree with your comments that society has become too politically correct.
Thank you so much Steve for the information on Layne Tom. Great scene in CC in Honolulu with Tom on the back of the car as Jimmy Chan speeds to get on the freighter to "look for clues and things!!!" Classic line!!!!