Dave Hollis

Former Disney executive Dave Hollis, who was the president of the studio's worldwide distribution, reportedly passed away at his home in Austin on Saturday, ...

Born on February 14, 1975, in California, Dave attended the local Private School, and later, he completed his graduation in Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication at Pepperdine University. Talking about his personal life, he married celebrated author Rachel Hollis in 2004. On the other hand, he also ran a podcast on iTunes, Rise Together. Former Disney executive Dave Hollis, who was the president of the studio’s worldwide distribution, reportedly passed away at his home in Austin on Saturday, February 11. Additionally, he was also a published author who wrote 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 for. He began his career as a publicist, working for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli.

Hollis, who served as Disney's president of worldwide distribution until he decided to step down in 2018, died at home in Austin, Texas on Saturday, ...

'Sending our love, prayers and condolences to his family, his beautiful 4 children, and all our shared friends and communities. 'We were just together last month with friends when he was hospitalized with heart-related issues. He knew he was loved. I loved our funny conversations, how he taught, how many great laughs and grand plans we shared. 'Dave was a good man, a loving father, an inspiring teacher, and a dear friend. Hollis is pictured with three of his children in this image taken from his Instagram page

Former Disney distribution boss Dave Hollis has passed away at the age of 47, after serving as the company's president of worldwide distribution until 2018.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). He was well-regarded in the industry and represented Disney in a friendly and approachable manner. [Chuck Viane](/topic/chuck-viane)retired, Hollis assumed the position of Disney's theatrical distribution chief in 2011.

Dave Hollis and his girlfriend Heidi Powell met a few months after their divorces from their respective ex-partners - Rachel and Chris.

Dave had grown to become a major inspiration to hundreds and thousands of his fans around the globe. We each have four kids, were transitioning away from partners we’d been working with and had to work through a relationship ending in public. They reportedly shared their mutual decision through a joint statement issued on Chris’s Instagram. However, they never turned the mike on and spent hours getting to know each other. Meanwhile, Rachel went on to release her lifestyle guide, Girl, Wash Your Face, which got dragged into a Dave Hollis and Heidi Powell were head over heels in love with each other.

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.

This company was established by his then wife Rachel Hollis. - Dave Hollis has passed away at his home in Austin, Texas, at the age of 47. [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2023/02/dave-hollis-dead-former-disney-executive-1235258915/), the one-time Disney executive and president of the studio’s worldwide distribution, Dave Hollis, has passed away at the age of 47.

Dave Hollis, former Disney executive and the ex-husband of "Girl, Wash Your Face" author Rachel Hollis, has died at the age of 47.

[went viral](https://www.today.com/parents/viral-bikini-photo-mom-launches-campaign-women-share-photos-flaws-t12301) in 2015 when she shared a bikini photo that proudly revealed stretch marks from her pregnancies and the couple rose to internet fame producing a podcast and retreats for couples focused on inspirational messaging. and it has run its course,” Dave Hollis wrote in an Instagram post at the time that has since been deleted. Another added, "My heart is breaking for your beautiful children. Watching you navigate it all with your great big heart, you have inspired so many. [a photo of daughter Noah fishing on Feb. [Dave Hollis](https://www.today.com/parents/dave-hollis-shares-how-stranger-encouraged-him-adopt-t198676), former Disney executive and the ex-husband of "Girl, Wash Your Face" [author Rachel Hollis](https://www.today.com/popculture/rachel-hollis-husband-dave-hollis-are-ending-their-marriage-t183693), has died at the age of 47.

The family of Dave Hollis shared that the former Disney executive had been hospitalized 'for some heart issues' before he died.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to work harder. “You don’t need to get up earlier. [promoted Dave Hollis](https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2012-apr-21-la-fi-ct-disney-ross-box-20120421-story.html) to lead the studio’s global distribution arm. A motivational message and video Hollis filmed in September is pinned to his Instagram profile. “I have no words and my heart is too broken to find them,” Rachel Hollis wrote.

Hollis was the president of worldwide distribution at Disney from 2011 to 2018, and the ex-husband of self-help author Rachel Hollis.

He was married to self-help author Rachel Hollis for 16 years, divorcing in 2020, the same year he released his own self-help book, Get Out of Your Own Way. Hollis led theatrical distribution for Disney from 2011 to 2018, helping launch the modern Star Wars trilogy and Marvel’s blockbuster rise, alongside tentpole hit Frozen and the Cinderella live-action remake. Dave Hollis, former president of worldwide distribution at Disney’s movie studio, died in his sleep Saturday night, according to a representative for his family.

A representative for the family said that Hollis passed away peacefully on Saturday night at his home outside Austin, Texas. Cause of Dave Hollis' death still ...

“In a world where so few opportunities could compare, the chance to support my wife and help grow her company was something I couldn’t pass up.” Rachel Hollis is an author, motivational speaker and social influencer, and they, along with their family, relocated to Texas. Please wrap the kids in prayers as we try and navigate through the unthinkable.”

Dave Hollis has died. He was 47. His ex, author Rachel Hollis, with whom he shares four children, wrote that the family is "devastated" by his death.

[Variety ](https://variety.com/2023/biz/obituaries-people-news/dave-hollis-dead-disney-worldwide-distribution-1235522130/)and [ The Los Angeles Times. We could talk about anything, and to anyone, for hours and hours. I think that there’s some snake oil in this personal development space but it’s worked for you. [Author Rachel Hollis](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/usaandmain/2018/07/03/rachel-hollis-chic-site-author-blogger-motivating-women/749059002/), with whom he shares four children, wrote that the family is "devastated" by his [ death on Instagram Tuesday. Though he was skeptical about entering the self-help space. "Please wrap the kids up in prayer as we try and navigate through the unthinkable."

Dave Hollis died on Saturday, according to Variety. He is survived by the four children he shared with his ex-wife, Rachel Hollis.

Please wrap the kids up in prayers as we try and navigate through the unthinkable." [image](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoTStlYOgtC/). and it has run its course." [post](https://www.instagram.com/p/CDG2GzwnUAk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link). [statement she shared to Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CopT5hWOBPR/) on Tuesday. Hollis died at his house in Austin, Texas.

Within the past three years, he wrote three books guiding readers to achieve fulfillment while facing adversity.

That year, Rachel also experienced a backlash for [comparing herself to Harriet Tubman](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/black-tiktok-creators-addison-rae-tonight-show-rachel-hollis). Today was a good day,” he captioned the post. 5, he shared a photo of Noah smiling while fishing. He published his first book, Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic’s Guide to Growth and Fulfillment, a few months prior to the couple’s divorce announcement. Prior to this, during their 14-year marriage, the two rose to fame through Rachel’s popular Instagram account where they espoused hard work, humility, and the importance of family. Please wrap the kids in prayers as we try and navigate through the unthinkable.”

Dave Hollis, author and former distribution executive for Disney, has died at the age of 47.

Dave worked for Disney from 2011 to 2018, per the reports. [hosted a podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-together-podcast/id1407481308) titled "Rise Together" in the years leading up to his death. [best friends 18 years ago](https://people.com/books/author-rachel-hollis-difficult-decision-end-marriage-husband-dave/) and the truth is, that core friendship and the parts of us that work so well, have become a band-aid for the parts of us that don't," Rachel said in her Instagram post announcing the divorce. [announced their split](https://people.com/books/author-rachel-hollis-difficult-decision-end-marriage-husband-dave/) in June 2020. [Rachel Hollis](https://people.com/books/author-rachel-hollis-writing-book-about-hardships-when-marriage-ended/) said in a [statement](https://www.instagram.com/p/CopT5hWOBPR/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=52320578-0bff-4541-944d-a543cde599de) on social media. [died Saturday night](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dave-hollis-former-disney-distribution-chief-dies-at-47-1235324966/) at his home outside Austin, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dave Hollis, who left his post as a Disney executive to help his wife run a successful lifestyle empire, has died at his home in Texas.

Dave Hollis worked for Disney for 17 years and had been head of distribution for the company for seven years when he left in 2018 to join his wife's venture. He said his new life felt “like a calling.” An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death since Hollis, who was last seen the evening before, was “youthful and didn't have a long medical history," Cable said.

The former Disney exec died at home this past weekend.

DALLAS (AP) — Dave Hollis, who left his post as a Disney executive to help his wife run a successful lifestyle empire, has died at his home in Texas.

He told The Associated Press in 2018 that he joined his wife’s enterprise after realizing he was in a corporate rut. Dave Hollis worked for Disney for 17 years and had been head of distribution for the company for seven years when he left in 2018 to join his wife’s venture. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death since Hollis, who was last seen the evening before, was “youthful and didn’t have a long medical history,” Cable said.

Hollis' literary agent, Kevan Lyon, told CBS News in a statement that Hollis died over the weekend. No cause of death was immediately provided. "I had the great ...

We could talk about anything, and to anyone, for hours and hours. He served on boards for Fandango Labs, Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers, National Angels and Pepperdine's Institute for Entertainment Media and Culture, where he attended school. After he and Rachel Hollis filed for divorce in 2020, he continued to work as a life coach and run a similar business, authoring books including "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 for," and hosting the "Rise Together" podcast. "I finally one day said, 'Fine, I don't trust it. "We are so devastated," she wrote Tuesday. "I had the great honor of working with him on several books, including his most recent release with his daughter Noah," Lyon said.