Wenne Alton Davis, an actress known for roles in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , died recently. She passed away on December 8, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Incident Details

The accident occurred around 9 p.m. at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway, involving a black 2023 Cadillac XT6 making a left turn. Davis, aged 60, suffered severe head and body trauma and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital.

Background

Born Wendy Davis on October 18, 1965, in Durham, North Carolina, she adopted the stage name Wenne Alton Davis. She moved to New York in her late twenties, initially pursuing stand-up comedy before acting, while working security at JFK Airport.

Career Highlights

Her notable credits include a police officer in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2023), plus appearances in Blindspot (2019), New Amsterdam (2019), Girls5eva (2022), and earlier projects like Shame (2011).