According to Deadline, the one-time Disney executive and president of the studio’s worldwide distribution, Dave Hollis, has passed away at the age of 47.
What’s Happening:
- Dave Hollis has passed away at his home in Austin, Texas, at the age of 47.
- A representative shared that he died peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 11.
- The cause of death has not been determined, but his family said that he had been hospitalized due to heart issues.
- Hollis worked at Walt Disney Studios for 17 years, helping the company set box office records and rising to the position of President of Worldwide Distribution.
- In May 2028, he left the company to relocate to Texas and become CEO of Chic Media. This company was established by his then wife Rachel Hollis.
- In January 2011, he became the head of Disney’s theatrical distribution when veteran executive Chuck Viane retired.
- Our condolences go to his family during this tough time.