Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Actress Wenne Alton Davis Dies at 60

Wenne Alton Davis, an actress known for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and a longtime figure in New York's performance scene, died Monday night at the age of 60 after being struck by a car in Midtown Manhattan.

According to police reports, Davis was crossing the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway around 9 p.m. when a 2023 Cadillac XT6 hit her. The collision caused severe trauma to her head and body. EMS transported her to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The driver, a 61-year-old man, remained at the scene. No charges have been filed as of Wednesday, and the NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is continuing its review.

Though many knew her by the stage name Wenne Alton Davis, she was born Wendy Davis and had a long journey through the entertainment world starting in stand-up comedy before transitioning into acting. She moved to New York in her 20s to pursue that dream, supporting herself with a job at JFK Airport while navigating the cutthroat world of show business.

“She had a huge love for New York, for acting, for her colleagues at JFK and, most of all, her family and her circle of friends,” said her manager Jamie Harris in a statement.

Davis appeared in a 2023 episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as a police officer, and also had roles in other acclaimed shows including Girls5eva, Blindspot, New Amsterdam, and The Normal Heart. Her career, though under the radar of Hollywood elites, resonated with viewers who appreciated authentic performances and characters that felt real.

Neighbors say Davis was a warm, kind presence in her community. Edward Reynoso, who lived nearby, said she shared a touching message with him shortly before the accident.

“She told me, ‘I love you, I appreciate you.’ It felt like she was saying goodbye,” Reynoso told the Daily News. “Now that this happened, it all seems so odd to me.”

Her sudden passing is a stark reminder of how fragile life can be even for someone who spent her days bringing joy and truth to the screen and stage. As the city she loved mourns, so too does an industry that often overlooks its hardest-working voices.

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