Dave Hollis, a Disney executive turned self-help author, died at the age of 47

Dave Hollis, who abandoned his job as a Disney executive to assist his wife in running a thriving lifestyle company, died at his Texas home.

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Hollis, whose ex-wife Rachel Hollis penned the New York Times best-seller "Girl, Wash Your Face,".

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"According to Hays County Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable, he was declared dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Dripping Springs, a community on the outskirts of Austin.

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Hollis, who was last seen the evening before, was "young and didn't have a long medical history," an autopsy will be undertaken to identify the cause of death "Cable said.

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Rachel Hollis appealed for prayers in an Instagram post on Tuesday as the family attempts to "navigate through the unspeakable."

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Dave Hollis worked for Disney for 17 years and was the company's head of distribution for seven years before leaving in 2018 to join his wife's startup

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Rachel Hollis announced their divorce on Instagram in 2020, saying they had tried "endlessly" over the previous three years to make their marriage work but had come to the decision.

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During his time at Disney, Hollis oversaw the launching of blockbusters such as "Black Panther" and "Star Wars" flicks.

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Hollis also published self-help books. His book "Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment" was released in 2020

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