Donny Davis, an American actor, best known for his work with A-listers such as Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears, died on February 22 in Las Vegas at 43. According to 8 News Now, the corpse of the murdered actor was discovered at the Resort World hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Authorities were summoned to the hotel early in the morning, but the reason for his death has yet to be revealed. Davis has shared the stage with musicians such as Miley Cyrus, Joe Jonas, and Mariah Carey throughout his career. In 2013, the famous impersonator became a dancer in Britney Spears’ Las Vegas residency. He was a regular on Chelsea Handler’s program, Chelsea, Lately.
Donny Davis’ passing has elicited reactions from friends and admirers.
Fans and lovers of Donny Davis turned to social media to share their feelings about the late actor. Paris Hilton, Demi Lovato, and Ryan Phillippe were among others who admired her. Jeff Beacher, a nightlife entrepreneur, spotted Donny Davis online and engaged him to play at Beacher’s Madhouse nightclub in Los Angeles. The event was subsequently moved to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Davis was well-known on the comedy circuit for his funny impersonations, including portraying a mini-Trump version of Donald Trump and co-producing a podcast series with Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher. According to Deadline, Davis also appeared in Gerald Brunskill’s 2017 drama-comedy picture It’s Gawd and Michael Bay’s 2013 action crime flick Pain & Gain. Davis collaborated with Britney Spears during her Piece of Me residency in Las Vegas in 2013 and has been a regular at Beacher’s Madhouse in Los Angeles for over two decades. Beacher told TMZ that Donny was an inspiration to everyone and that he broke through boundaries professionally.
“He will be greatly missed, but his legacy and the influence he made on those who loved him will go on in perpetuity.”
He also expressed his anguish on Instagram, saying he can’t speak to anybody because he is “beyond speechless.”
So sad to hear about the passing of my friend #DonnyDavis. 😢💔 He always made everyone around him smile & be happy. He was a Legend & will truly be missed.🥺 RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BCOR0vSCfo
— ParisHilton.eth (@ParisHilton) February 23, 2022