Actress Wenne Alton Davis, known for her role as a police officer in Amazon Prime’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” died on Dec. 8, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a Manhattan street. She was 60 years old.
The accident occurred just before 9 p.m. at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway in Midtown Manhattan. According to the New York Police Department, a 2023 Cadillac XT6 operated by a 61-year-old male driver was making a left turn when it struck Davis as she crossed at the crosswalk. She sustained severe head and body trauma from the collision.
Emergency medical services transported Davis to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. Police confirmed no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing by the NYPD.
Born Wendy Davis on Oct. 18, 1965, in Durham, North Carolina, the actress later adopted the stage name Wenne Alton Davis for her professional career. She moved to New York City in her late 20s with aspirations of becoming a stand-up comedian before transitioning into acting. While pursuing her entertainment career, Davis maintained employment as a security officer at John F. Kennedy International Airport, balancing her dual commitments to both fields.
Jamie Harris, Davis’ agent, reflected on her devotion to her chosen city and career. “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),” Harris told The New York Times.
Davis’ most recent television role came in 2023 when she appeared in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” portraying a police officer in the show’s fifth and final season. Beyond this role, Davis built a diverse resume across television and film spanning nearly two decades.
Her television credits included appearances in “New Amsterdam,” “Blindspot,” and “Girls5eva,” where she played a carpenter. She also appeared in “Rescue Me.” Her film work included the 2011 drama “Shame” starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, as well as “The Normal Heart,” the 2014 HBO film.
Davis lived in Forest Hills, Queens, where she shared her home with her cat named Roxie. Her neighbor Edward Reynoso described a poignant final exchange with the actress that now carries additional weight. Davis had told him, “I love you, I appreciate you,” shortly before her death.
“It was so weird to me, because I felt like she was saying goodbye,” Reynoso told the New York Daily News. “Now that this happened, it all seems so odd to me.”
Reynoso noted that Davis typically texted him when leaving or arriving home, and he became concerned when he did not receive a message from her on the evening of Dec. 8. He attempted to reach her but received no response. The actress had been out in Manhattan that evening when the fatal accident occurred.
Davis maintained an active presence on social media, where she frequently shared glimpses of her life in New York. Her Instagram posts featured moments from her daily life and her beloved cat.
Davis’ death marks a sudden loss for her family, friends, colleagues, and the broader acting community. Her career, while often consisting of supporting roles, demonstrated her commitment to her craft and her ability to bring authenticity to diverse characters across multiple genres and platforms.
