Donny Davis, a comedian beloved by Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Miley Cyrus, died in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday. He was 43.
The impersonator, who frequently appeared on Chelsea Handler’s show Chelsea Lately, was found dead inside a room at the Resorts World hotel, according to a local 8 News Now report.
Authorities responded to the hotel on the south end of the strip just after 6 a.m., and no cause of death has yet to be determined pending an autopsy.
Davis was known for his hilarious impersonations on the comedy circuit, including playing a ‘Mini-Trump’ version of Donald Trump, and was also working on a podcast series with Kelly Osbourne and longtime friend Jeff Beacher.
Rest in peace: Donny Davis, a comedian beloved by Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Miley Cyrus, died in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday. He was 43
Davis performed with Britney in Vegas on her Piece of Me residency in 2013 and was a regular in Los Angeles for more than two decades at Jeff Beacher’s Madhouse.
Beacher told DailyMail.com: ‘Today I didn’t just lose a friend. I lost a dream , a brother, a best friend. Donny was not just a loyal loving best friend. I literally trusted him with everything from my life to my business and everything in between. Donny was an Angel.
‘A magical being who spread love and laughter to anyone in his presence I would always tell people he wasn’t from this planet. He loved loving and he loved making everyone happy.
‘He was the best, best friend, producer and performer I knew and every will know. My love, condolences and prayers go out to anyone that knows him and or loves him like me and to all his friend and family. Donny you will be more missed then you can imagine. I’ll cherish our 20 years god gave me with you as my Ride or die and the 100,00s of people you touched with your magical love and fun you gifted people with.
‘The planet was a better place with you on it. I will continue our dream and win awards for our documentary and continue to push equality for everyone in your honor. I love you Donny. You’re the best.
Tragic: The impersonator, who frequently appeared on Chelsea Handler’s show Chelsea Lately, was found dead inside a room at the Resorts World hotel, according to a local 8 News Now report; seen in 2018
Beacher told TMZ : ‘Donny broke barriers in the little people community and was an inspiration to his peers. He will be missed terribly but his legacy and the impact he had on those who loved him will live on forever’
Friends forever: Ryan Phillippe took to Instagram with a host of photos to memorialize his ‘dynamo’ friend who had ‘more confidence than I could ever hope to have’
Ryan Phillippe took to Instagram with a host of photos to memorialize his ‘dynamo’ friend who had ‘more confidence than I could ever hope to have.’
He wrote: ‘It was impossible to be around him without having a good time. His energy was boundless and he got everything he could out of life with the time he had here. A good lesson for us all. Miss you already, bud. Rest In Peace and wreak some havoc in heaven. You’re unforgettable.’
Comedian Jeffrey Ross wrote that Donny was a complete ‘rock star’ in a hilarious tribute shared on Instagram as he wrote: ‘I’m gonna miss my beautiful generous friend. My condolences to his family and his big brother Jeff Beacher.
Buddies: Comedian Jeffrey Ross wrote that Donny was a complete ‘rock star’ in a hilarious tribute shared on Instagram
Never a dull moment: His celebrity roster of friends seemed endless with snaps shared of wild nights out with the hottest stars in town, including Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato
Just another day: Donny had fun with Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Nicky Hilton commented, ‘We lost a legend’ as sister Paris added a heart emoji under Jeffrey’s post.
Donny’s celebrity roster of friends seemed endless with snaps shared of wild nights out with the hottest stars in town, including Nick and Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner, Demi Lovato and Paris Hilton.
While Davis found fame on stage, he also appeared in the 2013 flick Pain & Gain with Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie, and also in Tommy Chong’s 2017 comedy It’s Gawd!
Always a good time: He shared a ‘St. Pattys Day throwback’ celebrating Paris Hilton’s birthday last year dressed in leprechaun threads