Current:Home > FinanceDisney Executive Dave Hollis’ Cause of Death Revealed -TrueNorth Capital Hub
Disney Executive Dave Hollis’ Cause of Death Revealed
View
Date:2025-04-14 21:05:43
Dave Hollis' cause of death has been determined.
The former Disney executive, and ex-husband of influencer Rachel Hollis, died of "toxic effects of cocaine, ethanol, and fentanyl," according to an Austin, Texas autopsy report obtained by NBC News.
His death—which was confirmed in February—was ruled as an accident by the report from the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office, which said that authorities found Dave unresponsive and declared him dead at the scene, according to Today.
The medical examiner also reported that high blood pressure and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease were additional factors in Dave's death, according to Today.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Dave had a "dilated and enlarged heart," as well as a history of high blood pressure, depression and alcohol and drug abuse, the report said, per Today.
"Mr. Hollis's underlying natural disease of the heart would have predisposed it to developing an abnormal rhythm," the report continued, "particularly in the presence of a stimulant drug such as cocaine."
On Feb. 14, a family spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times that Dave died Feb. 11 after a recent hospitalization for "heart issues."
A few weeks later, Rachel—who split from Dave in 2020 after 16 years of marriage—opened up about his death and how she's supporting their kids Jackson, Sawyer, Ford and Noah through mourning.
"My way of helping them through this is, whatever you are feeling is fair and allowed and real to you," the 40-year-old said on the Rachel Hollis Podcast Feb. 27. "You are allowed to feel those feelings. We're sad, we're angry, we're confused and we're all the feelings. But we're very strong. We're very close. We're a very tight group. And it's gonna take some time but we are going to be OK."
(E!, NBC News and Today are all part of the NBCUniversal family.)
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (2)
Related
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Descendants fight to maintain historic Black communities. Keeping their legacy alive is complicated
- Sydney Sweeney Reflects on Tearful Aftermath of Euphoria Costar Angus Cloud's Death
- Patrick Dempsey credits 'Grey's Anatomy' with creating a new generation of doctors
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word ‘sex’ in state code as only male or female
- Fantasy football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: 16 players to start or sit in Week 16
- Chelsea and Fulham win penalty shootouts to reach English League Cup semifinals
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Why a clip of a cat named Taters, beamed from space, is being called a milestone for NASA
Ranking
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Cause remains unclear for Arizona house fire that left 5 people dead including 3 young children
- Céline Dion lost control over her muscles amid stiff-person syndrome, her sister says
- Detroit officer accused of punching 71-year-old man is charged with manslaughter following his death
- Krispy Kreme offers a free dozen Grinch green doughnuts: When to get the deal
- Jackson’s water rates to increase early next year
- George Santos says he'll be back — and other takeaways from his Ziwe interview
- More than 2,000 mine workers extend underground protest into second day in South Africa
Recommendation
Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
Some of the biggest stars in MLB can't compete with the fame of their furry friends
Céline Dion lost control over her muscles amid stiff-person syndrome, her sister says
Christian McCaffrey can't hide from embarrassing video clip of infamous flop vs. Eagles
'We're reborn!' Gazans express joy at returning home to north
Céline Dion lost control over her muscles amid stiff-person syndrome, her sister says
LGBTQ military veterans finally seeing the benefits of honorable discharge originally denied them
Taylor Swift's Super Sweet Pre-Game Treat for Travis Kelce Revealed