Former Disney executive Dave Hollis, who was the studio’s head of international distribution, allegedly died on Saturday, February 11, at his home in Austin. While his family has not officially announced the reason for his death, it is believed that the 47-year-old was hospitalized owing to cardiac problems. Hollis, who is survived by four children, took over as Disney’s theatrical distribution head in 2011. During his career, he was involved in enormous box office hits as well as remakes of animation classics and new animated blockbusters.
In 2018, he left Disney to become the CEO of Chic Media, a Texas-based production business created by Hollis’ wife at the time, Rachel Hollis. Hollis also hosted a podcast called Rise Together, which was quite popular among its listeners. He was also a published author, having written two self-help books, Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic’s Guide to Growth and Fulfillment and Built Through Courage: Face Your Fears to Live the Life You Were Meant to Live. The family is not saying anything about Dave’s death right now. Fans, friends, family, and followers are grieving the death of the Disney Executive, who unexpectedly died.
“Another death, so sad and unexpected”: Netizens lament the sudden death of Dave Hollis, who died at the age of 47.
People started paying their respects and condolences to Dave Hollis’ family as news of his untimely death spread. Many people made heartfelt comments on Hollis’ previous Instagram images and posts. Take a look at some of these:
Last night I found out that my friend Dave Hollis passed away at 47 years old… today would have been his birthday. 💔
It’s hard to find the words or articulate feelings when it feels so unfair…
Sending prayers to his children and family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0J6enIBiFj
— Dean Graziosi (@deangraziosi) February 15, 2023
Former Disney Worldwide Distribution Chief Dave Hollis, DEAD AT 47…
Had been hospitalized due to “HEART ISSUES”…
– Deadline
— Dr. James E. Olsson (@DrJamesOlsson) February 14, 2023
Former Disney executive died at the age of 47: More information about Dave Hollis
Dave Hollis, the former Chief Director of Disney Film Distribution, had a life that helped many individuals establish a better life via his efforts. Dave was born on February 14, 1975, in California, and attended the local Private School before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from Pepperdine University. He started his career as a publicist for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli. Later in his career, he worked for major corporations such as Fox Broadcasting Company, Twentieth Century Fox, and, eventually, Disney, where he worked on films such as Black Panther, Beauty and the Beast, Avengers, and Star Wars.
On the other side, he also had an iTunes podcast called Rise Together. In terms of his personal life, he married renowned novelist Rachel Hollis in 2004. The ex-couple has four children: Sawyer Hollis, Ford Hollis, Jackson Hollis, and Noah Hollis. They split in 2020 after 16 years of marriage. He later had a relationship with novelist and YouTuber Heidi Powell. Hollis has over 420,000 Instagram followers and a net worth of $5 million; he made the most of his money from the sales of his books, his podcast, and his work with Disney and Chic Media.
