The Heartbreaking Story Of Rachel Hollis' Ex-Husband Dave's Death

On February 12, 2023, Dave Hollis was found dead at his Dripping Springs home in Austin, Texas. He was 47. "We are devastated. I have no words and my heart is too broken. Please wrap the kids up in prayers as we try to navigate through the unthinkable," his ex-wife, Rachel Hollis, wrote on Instagram. While a cause of death was not given at the time, Dave's family revealed he had an existing medical condition. "Though the exact cause of death has yet to be determined, his family confirms he had been hospitalized recently for some heart issues," they said in a statement, according to Today.

Two months after his tragic passing, Dave's death was ruled an accidental overdose, with an autopsy confirming he suffered "toxic effects of cocaine, ethanol, and fentanyl." Additionally, the former Disney executive is said to have suffered from high blood pressure, and a prior cardiovascular disease was listed as a contributing cause of death, per Entertainment Tonight. "Mr. Hollis's underlying natural disease of the heart would have predisposed it to developing an abnormal rhythm, particularly in the presence of a stimulant drug such as cocaine," the report added.

At the time of his death, Dave was in a relationship with expert fitness trainer Heidi Powell. "I love you forever and always, David Marshall Hollis... I will spend my life counting down the days until our souls can rejoice and connect once again," Powell penned in a heartbreaking tribute

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