Current:Home > ScamsDisney Executive Dave Hollis’ Cause of Death Revealed-VaTradeCoin
Disney Executive Dave Hollis’ Cause of Death Revealed
View Date:2025-01-19 03:15:18
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! (5748)
Related
- Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
- Mining company employee killed in western Pennsylvania mine accident
- Pennsylvania mummy known as 'Stoneman Willie' identified after 128 years of mystery
- Dear Life Kit: Your most petty social dilemmas, answered
- How Kim Kardashian Navigates “Uncomfortable” Situations With Her 4 Kids
- University of Maryland bus hits light pole, sending 27 to hospitals
- Elite pilots prepare for ‘camping out in the sky’ as they compete in prestigious gas balloon race
- Top Connecticut state police leaders retiring as investigators probe fake traffic ticket data claims
- Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old’s fight with Jake Paul
- Mining company employee killed in western Pennsylvania mine accident
Ranking
- Veterans Day restaurant deals 2024: More than 80 discounts, including free meals
- South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns
- Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
- New York Giants OL Evan Neal shoos 'fair-weather' fans: 'A lot of fans are bandwagoners'
- Joey Graziadei Details Why Kelsey Anderson Took a Break From Social Media
- LSU's Greg Brooks Jr. diagnosed with rare brain cancer: 'We have a long road ahead'
- Brian Austin Green was bedridden for months with stroke-like symptoms: 'I couldn't speak'
- EPA to investigate whether Alabama discriminated against Black residents in infrastructure funding
Recommendation
-
Wisconsin authorities believe kayaker staged his disappearance and fled to Europe
-
Saudi Arabian company contests Arizona's revocation, nonrenewal of water leases
-
Scottish authorities sign extradition order for US fugitive accused of faking his death
-
Shooting survivor brought to tears by Kim Kardashian after Skims shapewear saves her life
-
What Just Happened to the Idea of Progress?
-
University of Maryland bus hits light pole, sending 27 to hospitals
-
Giuliani to lose 2nd attorney in Georgia, leaving him without local legal team
-
WNBA set to announce expansion team in San Francisco Bay Area