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Former Disney Distribution Chief Turned Lifestyle Guru Dave Hollis Dies At 47
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Dave Hollis the former Disney distribution chief and self-help author died on Saturday Feb. 11 at age 47.
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Dave Hollis the former Disney distribution chief and self-help author died on Saturday Feb. 11 at age 47.
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No cause of death has been reported yet, and his family stated he passed peacefully at home in Austin.
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Hollis rose to prominence during his tenure as theatrical distribution head of Disney overseeing massive franchises such as Marvel Studios' Avengers and Star Wars and the smash hit Frozen.
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Under Hollis' leadership, Disney became the first studio to surpass $7 billion in global box office grosses in a single year.
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Hollis helped launch the career of his estranged wife, author and lifestyle influencer Rachel Hollis.
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In 2018, he left Disney to move to Austin with Rachel, where they built a brand called The Hollis Company.
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Hollis went on to become a lifestyle influencer and author in his own right, releasing two self-help books and a children's book.
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Following his split from Rachel, Hollis began a relationship with fitness influencer Heidi Powell, and they partnered to launch the Get Fit community.
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Hollis is survived by Powell and his four children.
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He also played a pivotal role in Disney's relaunching of George Lucas' Star Wars franchise with a new trilogy of films.
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Former Disney Distribution Chief Turned Lifestyle Guru Dave Hollis Dies At 47 (13)
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In addition to his work at Disney, Hollis was a published author, fitness enthusiast, and motivational speaker, hosting his own podcast, Rise Together.
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Hollis authored two semi-autobiographical books about his struggles with alcohol and his marriage to Rachel.
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In 2020, Hollis published Get Out of Your Own Way and Built Through Courage, offering readers self-help advice.
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His children's book, Here's to Your Dreams, also recently debuted.
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Despite his recent health struggles, a representative for the Hollis family said he died peacefully at home.
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Hollis is survived by his three sons and daughter, and his legacy and contributions to Disney's success are commemorated.