The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Wenne Alton Davis has tragically died at the age of 60. Her talent agent confirmed the news in a statement, and authorities have since released details about the incident.
Wenne Alton Davis dies after being hit by an SUV
Wenne Alton Davis died after an SUV struck her while crossing West 53rd Street and Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. According to reports, the vehicle was a black 2023 Cadillac XT6 that hit Davis while making a left turn on Monday, December 8, at around 9 p.m.
“[Davis] sustained severe trauma to the head and body,” an NYPD officer told PEOPLE. “EMS responded and transported [Davis] to Mount Sinai West, where she was pronounced deceased.” They further stated, “The operator of the 2023 Cadillac XT6 remained on scene and was not injured as a result of the collision. There are no arrests at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad.”
Later, Davis’ agent, Jamie Harris, confirmed the sad news in a statement. He said, “She had a huge love for New York, for acting, for her colleagues at J.F.K. and, most of all, her family and her circle of friends (which was also huge).” (via The New York Times)
As per her agent, Davis moved to New York in her 20s to make a career in stand-up comedy. However, she later expanded her work to include acting roles. She did so while taking a security job at Kennedy International Airport to make ends meet.
Davis appeared during Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s series finale episode, titled “Four Minutes,” where she played the role of a cop. The episode aired on May 26, 2023. Before appearing on the show, she also worked on projects like Girls5eva, New Amsterdam, and Rescue Me.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon.
