This week: Liam Neeson protects a pack of plane-crash survivors in remote Alaska from a pack of territorial wolves in the survival thriller "The Grey."
Also new this week is the teen sci-fi hit "Chronicle," Glenn Close in male drag in "Albert Nobbs," the exorcism horror flick "The Devil Inside," and the Blu-ray debut of the comedy "Road Trip."
'The Grey'
Box Office: $52 million
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Fresh
Storyline: Liam Neeson plays a hunter who protects a rugged group of workers in a remote oil field in this man-vs.-beast thriller. After the group's transport plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, the handful of survivors look to Neeson to help them avoid being torn apart by a vicious wolf pack that is hunting them.
Extras! There are six deleted, extended or alternative scenes included on the DVD and Blu-ray, including one not shown in the movie in which Neeson...
Also new this week is the teen sci-fi hit "Chronicle," Glenn Close in male drag in "Albert Nobbs," the exorcism horror flick "The Devil Inside," and the Blu-ray debut of the comedy "Road Trip."
'The Grey'
Box Office: $52 million
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Fresh
Storyline: Liam Neeson plays a hunter who protects a rugged group of workers in a remote oil field in this man-vs.-beast thriller. After the group's transport plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, the handful of survivors look to Neeson to help them avoid being torn apart by a vicious wolf pack that is hunting them.
Extras! There are six deleted, extended or alternative scenes included on the DVD and Blu-ray, including one not shown in the movie in which Neeson...
- 5/14/2012
- by Robert DeSalvo
- NextMovie
The widower of actress Mia Amber Davis is suing the Road Trip star's doctors for prescribing birth control pills which allegedly contributed to her death from a pulmonary embolism.
Davis passed away last May, a day after undergoing an operation on her knee to fix an old sports injury.
Los Angeles coroners ruled her official cause of death was a "pulmonary thrombo-embolism" - a blood clot in the lungs - although they listed the surgery as a "significant condition contributing to death".
Her grieving widower Mike Yard, who wed the plus-sized actress in 2008, is now convinced the type of contraception she was on, Balziva and Zenchent, "greatly increased her risk for a pulmonary embolism and ultimately caused her death".
He claims her obstetrician should have known better than to prescribe the overweight Davis with the drugs. Yard is adamant his wife should have been offered an alternative type of birth control, because "obesity" is a well-known risk factor with those pills.
Yard also alleges the doctor who cleared Davis for treatment on her knee was wrong to do so because she was obese, adding he "should have advised (Davis) to eliminate some of her other risk factors prior to clearing her for the surgery".
He is seeking unspecified damages from both the obstetrician and the surgeon for the loss of love, companionship and moral support, reports TMZ.com.
Davis passed away last May, a day after undergoing an operation on her knee to fix an old sports injury.
Los Angeles coroners ruled her official cause of death was a "pulmonary thrombo-embolism" - a blood clot in the lungs - although they listed the surgery as a "significant condition contributing to death".
Her grieving widower Mike Yard, who wed the plus-sized actress in 2008, is now convinced the type of contraception she was on, Balziva and Zenchent, "greatly increased her risk for a pulmonary embolism and ultimately caused her death".
He claims her obstetrician should have known better than to prescribe the overweight Davis with the drugs. Yard is adamant his wife should have been offered an alternative type of birth control, because "obesity" is a well-known risk factor with those pills.
Yard also alleges the doctor who cleared Davis for treatment on her knee was wrong to do so because she was obese, adding he "should have advised (Davis) to eliminate some of her other risk factors prior to clearing her for the surgery".
He is seeking unspecified damages from both the obstetrician and the surgeon for the loss of love, companionship and moral support, reports TMZ.com.
- 4/27/2012
- WENN
"Road Trip" star Mia Amber Davis -- who famously played the big girl -- was Too Obese to have been on birth control pills and died as a result ... this according to her widower, who's suing Mia's doctors. Mia passed away back in May 2011 as a result of a pulmonary embolism ... one day after undergoing knee surgery. But in his lawsuit, Mia's widower claims ... in the months before the surgery, Mia's Obgyn prescribed her birth...
- 4/27/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A frantic 911 call was placed after Monkees singer Davy Jones suffered a massive heart on Wednesday in Florida.
The distressed woman who dialed the emergency number pleaded for an ambulance to "hurry," before suggesting it might be faster to put Jones in a car and drive to the nearest hospital -- which was 27 miles away.
Jones had complained of breathing trouble early in the morning, and was later taken to a hospital in the town of Stuart,...
The distressed woman who dialed the emergency number pleaded for an ambulance to "hurry," before suggesting it might be faster to put Jones in a car and drive to the nearest hospital -- which was 27 miles away.
Jones had complained of breathing trouble early in the morning, and was later taken to a hospital in the town of Stuart,...
- 3/1/2012
- Extra
R&B great Etta James, best known for her classic song "At Last," has died from chronic leukemia. She was 73.
James had been struggling with the disease for several years. She died at a hospital in Riverside, Calif. with her husband of 41 years, Artis Mills, and her sons by her side.
Etta's longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, said, "This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world.
James had been struggling with the disease for several years. She died at a hospital in Riverside, Calif. with her husband of 41 years, Artis Mills, and her sons by her side.
Etta's longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, said, "This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world.
- 1/20/2012
- Extra
"Extra" takes a look back at Hollywood's beloved stars who passed away this year.
In Memoriam 2011Harry Morgan
"M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan died [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/12/mash_star_harry_morgan_dead_at_96.php] at the age of 96 on December 7, after suffering from pneumonia.
Patrice O'Neal
Comedian Patrice O'Neal died at the age of 41 [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/11/charlie_sheen_others_pay_tribute_to_comedian_patrice_oneal.php] on November 29, from complications of a previous stroke.
Ken Russell
British director Ken Russell died [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/11/director_ken_russell_dead_at_84.php] at the age of 84 on November 27, from a stroke.
Theodore Forstmann
"Top Chef" host...
In Memoriam 2011Harry Morgan
"M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan died [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/12/mash_star_harry_morgan_dead_at_96.php] at the age of 96 on December 7, after suffering from pneumonia.
Patrice O'Neal
Comedian Patrice O'Neal died at the age of 41 [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/11/charlie_sheen_others_pay_tribute_to_comedian_patrice_oneal.php] on November 29, from complications of a previous stroke.
Ken Russell
British director Ken Russell died [http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/11/director_ken_russell_dead_at_84.php] at the age of 84 on November 27, from a stroke.
Theodore Forstmann
"Top Chef" host...
- 12/26/2011
- Extra
Mia Amber Davis officially died from a blood clot in her lungs. That's the final ruling from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office which issued an updated death certificate nearly two months after an autopsy and toxicology tests were performed on the Road Trip actress. Chief Assistant Coroner Ed Winter tells E! News that Davis suffered a "pulmonary thrombo-embolism," a blockage that occurs in one of the main arteries in the lungs. That jibes with what Mia's cousin, Dr. Mignon R. Moore, told us was what the coroner informed the family in the days after the actress and plus-sized model's tragic May 10 death. The pathologist also noted that while a routine knee procedure...
- 7/11/2011
- E! Online
A knee operation undergone by actress Mia Amber Davis "contributed" to her death, officials have ruled.
The Road Trip star passed away in May a day after having surgery to correct an old sports injury, sparking suspicions the procedure was to blame for the tragedy.
The official cause of death is a "pulmonary thrombo-embolism" - a blood clot in the lungs - but documentation also lists the surgery to Davis' left knee as a "significant condition contributing to death but not resulting in underlying cause", according to TMZ.com.
The new details are contained in an updated version of Davis' death certificate.
The Road Trip star passed away in May a day after having surgery to correct an old sports injury, sparking suspicions the procedure was to blame for the tragedy.
The official cause of death is a "pulmonary thrombo-embolism" - a blood clot in the lungs - but documentation also lists the surgery to Davis' left knee as a "significant condition contributing to death but not resulting in underlying cause", according to TMZ.com.
The new details are contained in an updated version of Davis' death certificate.
- 7/11/2011
- WENN
Mia Amber Davis -- the big girl from " Road Trip " -- officially died from a blood clot in her lungs ... so says the actress' death certificate -- but her husband still believes Knee Surgery is to blame. Mia's official cause of death had been a mystery ever since the 36-year-old actress passed away on May 10 ... one day after undergoing a routine knee surgery. Now, an Updated death certificate has been filed in L.A. County...
- 7/11/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Road Trip actress Mia Amber Davis has been laid to rest after she died following complications from knee surgery earlier this month.
The 36-year-old plus-size model underwent surgery to correct an injury in Los Angeles, but she was re-admitted to a hospital the following day after complaining of dizziness. She later lost consciousness and was subsequently declared dead.
Following news of her death, actor DJ Qualls, who played her love interest in Road Trip, paid tribute to his co-star, writing on Twitter.com, "I'm so sad. She will always be a meaningful person in my life path. Rip."
Davis was laid to rest during a memorial service at Kew Gardens' Maple Grove cemetery in Queens, New York on Thursday.
The actress' family has asked fans to send donations to the Mia Amber Memorial Fund instead of flowers, reports E! Online.
The 36-year-old plus-size model underwent surgery to correct an injury in Los Angeles, but she was re-admitted to a hospital the following day after complaining of dizziness. She later lost consciousness and was subsequently declared dead.
Following news of her death, actor DJ Qualls, who played her love interest in Road Trip, paid tribute to his co-star, writing on Twitter.com, "I'm so sad. She will always be a meaningful person in my life path. Rip."
Davis was laid to rest during a memorial service at Kew Gardens' Maple Grove cemetery in Queens, New York on Thursday.
The actress' family has asked fans to send donations to the Mia Amber Memorial Fund instead of flowers, reports E! Online.
- 5/20/2011
- WENN
More than a week after her sudden passing, "Road Trip" actress Mia Amber Davis was laid to rest. Funeral services for the late plus-sized model were held on Thursday, May 19 in New York, her cousin Dr. Mignon R. Moore informed E! News.
The model/actress, who used to serve as a producer on "Divorce Court", put to rest at Kew Gardens' historic Maple Grove cemetery in the borough of Queens. Her family has created the Mia Amber Memorial Fund so that fans who wish to honor her memory can send donation in lieu of flowers.
Mia passed away last Tuesday, May 10 after undergoing a knee surgery to correct an old sports injury. Her husband Michael Yard was informed that the 36-year-old was likely to have died from a blood clot on Wednesday night. "Nothing has been confirmed but the coroner did tell us that he thinks Mia died from a...
The model/actress, who used to serve as a producer on "Divorce Court", put to rest at Kew Gardens' historic Maple Grove cemetery in the borough of Queens. Her family has created the Mia Amber Memorial Fund so that fans who wish to honor her memory can send donation in lieu of flowers.
Mia passed away last Tuesday, May 10 after undergoing a knee surgery to correct an old sports injury. Her husband Michael Yard was informed that the 36-year-old was likely to have died from a blood clot on Wednesday night. "Nothing has been confirmed but the coroner did tell us that he thinks Mia died from a...
- 5/20/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Farewell, Mia Amber Davis. The plus-sized model and actress, who shot to fame with a plum role seducing DJ Qualls' character in the 2000 hit comedy Road Trip, has been laid to rest. Her cousin Dr. Mignon R. Moore tells E! News that funeral services were held today in New York for Davis, who died May 10 from a blood clot after underdoing what was supposed to be a routine knee operation in Los Angeles. She was just 36. The Plus Model pinup, who was also a producer on Divorce Court, was buried at Kew Gardens' historic Maple Grove cemetery in the burough of Queens. In lieu of flowers, Mia's family is asking fans wishing to honor Davis' memory to send donations to the Mia Amber Memorial...
- 5/19/2011
- E! Online
New information has been released regarding the mysterious death of Mia Amber Davis. The Plus Size model and actress had arthroscopic knee surgery, which is a common outpatient procedure, on Monday to remove small tumors from her left knee according to recent reports. The next morning, she felt dizzy and was rushed to Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center where she lost consciousness and the doctors were unable to revive her, reports "People" magazine...
- 5/14/2011
- Essence
Mia Amber Davis' family was left stunned by her death last Wednesday, May 11, but has recently got a clue on what may have caused her sudden and mysterious passing following a knee surgery. Dr. Mignon R. Moore, a cousin to the late plus-sized model, has told E! News that the 36-year-old died from a blood clot.
Mignon claimed that the coroner has informed Mia's husband Michael Yard about the preliminary finding on Wednesday night. "Nothing has been confirmed but the coroner did tell us that he thinks Mia died from a blood clot related to the knee surgery," she said. "We are just now finding this out that this is all too common and people don't know the risks of arthroscopic surgery. They need to be made aware of the risks."
The "Road Trip" actress' cause of death won't be official for several weeks, pending the toxicology tests results.
Mignon claimed that the coroner has informed Mia's husband Michael Yard about the preliminary finding on Wednesday night. "Nothing has been confirmed but the coroner did tell us that he thinks Mia died from a blood clot related to the knee surgery," she said. "We are just now finding this out that this is all too common and people don't know the risks of arthroscopic surgery. They need to be made aware of the risks."
The "Road Trip" actress' cause of death won't be official for several weeks, pending the toxicology tests results.
- 5/13/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Mia Amber Davis went to a Los Angeles clinic this week for surgery on her knee to ease pain from an old basketball injury exacerbated by wearing high heels and playing tennis. But after what was supposed to be a routine procedure on Monday, she complained of dizziness and had to be transported to Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center. At about 9 a.m. on Tuesday she was pronounced dead. "She seemed fine leading up to the procedure," says Craig Harvey, chief investigator for the L.A. County Coroner. "She had no prior complaints and no significant prior medical history.
- 5/12/2011
- by Mike Fleeman
- PEOPLE.com
Mia Amber Davis died from a blood clot. That's according to her cousin, Dr. Mignon R. Moore, who tells E! News exclusively that the husband of the Road Trip star and plus-sized model was notified by the coroner yesterday of the preliminary finding. "The family is devastated," she says. "This was such an unexpected loss, and she went to a very reputable physician. I took her myself on the day of her surgery and within 24 hours she was dead." The coroner's investigator spoke last night with Davis' husband, Michael Yard, according to Mignon. While the blod clot finding was expected, the cause of death won't be official for several weeks, due to the length of time it...
- 5/12/2011
- E! Online
You may not recognize her name, but if you saw Road Trip, you know Mia Amber Davis as the plus-sized actress who had some sexy time with DJ Qualls. Unfortunately, Mia passed away this week at the age of 36, due to some unknown complications following knee surgery.
The coroner has not released a report yet, and no cause of death has been listed. Mia’s husband Michael has said that he spoke to his wife on the phone after her surgery, and she sounded fine, but hours later he heard from her cousin that Mia was feeling unwell. She passed away within moments of a dizzy spell, and naturally Michael wants to know why.
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The coroner has not released a report yet, and no cause of death has been listed. Mia’s husband Michael has said that he spoke to his wife on the phone after her surgery, and she sounded fine, but hours later he heard from her cousin that Mia was feeling unwell. She passed away within moments of a dizzy spell, and naturally Michael wants to know why.
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- 5/12/2011
- by AlexisJ
- SnarkFood.com
Plus-size model and actress Mia Amber Davis has died at the age of 36 after undergoing a routine knee surgery, reports TMZ. According to Davis' husband, Michael Yard, the vivacious model and actress (she starred in the comedy, "Road Trip," in 2000) had gone to a Los Angeles hospital to correct an ongoing knee problem obtained from years of playing college basketball. Sadly, she never returned...
- 5/12/2011
- Essence
"Road Trip" actress Mia Amber Davis, who played the plus-sized Rhonda that took Kyle's (DJ Qualls) virginity, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of only 36. On Monday, Mia underwent a routine knee surgery for an old college basketball injury. On Tuesday morning, her husband Michael Yard spoke with the actress and she sounded normal and in good spirits. But only hours later, Michael said he got a phone call from Mia's cousin informing him that she was taking his wife to the hospital after Mia felt dizzy. Soon after, Michael got another phone call informing him that his wife had passed away. He immediately got on a plane from NY to La in hopes of getting some answers. "I want to know what happened to my wife," he told TMZ. Mia's "Road Trip" Scene:...
- 5/12/2011
- WorstPreviews.com
Plus-sized "Road Trip" actress Mia Amber Davis has died following complications from knee surgery. She was 36.
Davis underwent surgery to correct an old sports injury in Los Angeles on Monday, May 9, but she was re-admitted to a hospital on Tuesday, May 10 after complaining of dizziness. She later lost consciousness and was subsequently declared dead.
Her husband of three years, Mike Yard, has been left devastated by the sudden loss and is demanding answers, telling TMZ.com, "I want to know what happened to my wife."
The star rose to fame as one of the first black full-figured models and branched out into acting in 2000, when she landed a role in director Todd Phillips' hit comedy "Road Trip", starring as Rhonda, the curvaceous love interest of actor DJ Qualls' geeky character Kyle Edwards. At the time of the shoot, she weighed in at 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
She went on to...
Davis underwent surgery to correct an old sports injury in Los Angeles on Monday, May 9, but she was re-admitted to a hospital on Tuesday, May 10 after complaining of dizziness. She later lost consciousness and was subsequently declared dead.
Her husband of three years, Mike Yard, has been left devastated by the sudden loss and is demanding answers, telling TMZ.com, "I want to know what happened to my wife."
The star rose to fame as one of the first black full-figured models and branched out into acting in 2000, when she landed a role in director Todd Phillips' hit comedy "Road Trip", starring as Rhonda, the curvaceous love interest of actor DJ Qualls' geeky character Kyle Edwards. At the time of the shoot, she weighed in at 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
She went on to...
- 5/12/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Mia Amber Davis was only 36, so obviously there are questions as to what caused her sudden death on Tuesday. The plus-size model and actress, who scored some of the biggest laughs in the 2000 comedy Road Trip, could very well have suffered a pulmonary embolism—a blood clot that travels to the lungs—after undergoing surgery the day before, Dr. David Baron, former chief of staff at Santa Monica-ucla Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital, tells E! News. "It's rare, but it's a known complication of surgery," Baron said. "It's most common when people have had immobilization of a lower extremity," Baron, who never treated or knew Davis,...
- 5/12/2011
- E! Online
Actress and plus size model Mia Amber Davis has died at the early age of 31. Plus Model magazine confirmed the news yesterday but had no information about the cause of death. "It is with great sorrow that we are confirming that our dear friend and plus size model Mia Amber passed away just a short time ago," a statement from the magazine reads. "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy." Plus Model editor Madeline Figueroa-Jones added: "Mia was a super model and industry leader because it was her love for the (more)...
- 5/12/2011
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
Plus-size model Mia Amber Davis has passed away at age 36. No cause of death has been given. According to TMZ.com, Davis had knee surgery to treat an old college basketball injury in L.A. the day before she died:
Hours later -- [her husband] Mike says he got a phone call from Mia's cousin informing him that she was taking Mia to the hospital because Mia had been suffering from a bout of dizziness.
Soon after, Mike says the unthinkable happened -- he got another phone call informing him his wife had passed away.
The beauty was best-known for her work with Ashley Stewart, being the face of Jill Scott's Butterfly Bra, a cameo in the movie "Road Trip," and serving as Creative Editor-at-Large for Plus Model Magazine.
Editor Madeline Jones wrote in a blog post on Wednesday:
Mia was a super model and industry leader because it was her...
Hours later -- [her husband] Mike says he got a phone call from Mia's cousin informing him that she was taking Mia to the hospital because Mia had been suffering from a bout of dizziness.
Soon after, Mike says the unthinkable happened -- he got another phone call informing him his wife had passed away.
The beauty was best-known for her work with Ashley Stewart, being the face of Jill Scott's Butterfly Bra, a cameo in the movie "Road Trip," and serving as Creative Editor-at-Large for Plus Model Magazine.
Editor Madeline Jones wrote in a blog post on Wednesday:
Mia was a super model and industry leader because it was her...
- 5/11/2011
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
"Mia Davis, the love interest in my first movie, Road Trip has passed. I'm so sad She will always be a meaningful person in my life path. Rip." Actor DJ Qualls is shocked by the unexpected death of his movie co-star Mia Amber Davis. The plus-sized model/actress died on Tuesday, a day after undergoing knee surgery in Los Angeles.
- 5/11/2011
- WENN
Beautiful plus-size model Mia Amber Davis died Tuesday after undergoing routine knee surgery in L.A. She was only 36.
News of the tragedy first broke on Facebook's Plus Model magazine page. A statement on the page read: "It is with great sorrow that we are confirming that our dear friend, and plus-size model Mia Amber passed away just a short time ago. We do not have any details, please send your love and prayers to the family,...
News of the tragedy first broke on Facebook's Plus Model magazine page. A statement on the page read: "It is with great sorrow that we are confirming that our dear friend, and plus-size model Mia Amber passed away just a short time ago. We do not have any details, please send your love and prayers to the family,...
- 5/11/2011
- Extra
Mia Amber Davis, the voluptuous model-turned-actress who got DJ Qualls' mojo working in the 2000 summer hit "Road Trip," died suddenly on Tuesday, May 10, after undergoing routine knee surgery in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old beauty had been in good spirits when she spoke to her husband, Michael Yard, early Tuesday morning. But, merely a few hours later, Mia's cousin told Yard that his wife had begun experiencing dizziness and was taken to the hospital. She died shortly after.
The news first broke on the Facebook page of Plus Model magazine, which reported: "It is with great sorrow that we are confirming that our dear friend, and plus size model Mia Amber passed away just a short time ago."
As of now, details still remain murky, though her agent has stated that the cause of death was from complications with the surgery.
An autopsy is expected this week, and will hopefully...
The 36-year-old beauty had been in good spirits when she spoke to her husband, Michael Yard, early Tuesday morning. But, merely a few hours later, Mia's cousin told Yard that his wife had begun experiencing dizziness and was taken to the hospital. She died shortly after.
The news first broke on the Facebook page of Plus Model magazine, which reported: "It is with great sorrow that we are confirming that our dear friend, and plus size model Mia Amber passed away just a short time ago."
As of now, details still remain murky, though her agent has stated that the cause of death was from complications with the surgery.
An autopsy is expected this week, and will hopefully...
- 5/11/2011
- by Elizabeth Durand
- NextMovie
DJ Qualls who co-starred with Mia Amber Davis in the movie " Road Trip " just took to Twitter to express his sadness over her death. "Mia Davis, the love interest in my first movie, Road Trip has passed. I'm so sad She will always be a meaningful person in my life path. Rip." tweeted Qualls. Davis passed away yesterday in Los Angeles. The cause of her death is not currently known. Read more...
- 5/11/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A sad day for Road Trip fans. Mia Amber Davis, the voluptuous model turned actress who seduced DJ Qualls' character in the 2000 hit comedy, died Tuesday, a day after undergoing seemingly routine knee surgery in Los Angeles, her agent tells E! News. She was just 36. The news was first broken Tuesday on the Facebook page of Plus Model magazine. "It is with great sorrow that we are confirming that our dear friend, and plus-size model Mia Amber passed away just a short time ago. We do not have any details, please send your love and prayers to the family, mom and her husband. Her fan page is here Mia Amber Davis Fan Page. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy," read the...
- 5/11/2011
- E! Online
Plus-sized Road Trip model/actress Mia Amber Davis has died following complications from knee surgery. She was 36.
Davis underwent surgery to correct an old sports injury in Los Angeles on Monday, but she was re-admitted to a hospital on Tuesday after complaining of dizziness. She later lost consciousness and was subsequently declared dead.
Her husband of three years, Mike Yard, has been left devastated by the sudden loss and is demanding answers, telling TMZ.com, "I want to know what happened to my wife."
The star rose to fame as one of the first black full-figured models and branched out into acting in 2000, when she landed a role in director Todd Phillips' hit comedy Road Trip, starring as Rhonda, the curvaceous love interest of actor DJ Qualls' geeky character Kyle Edwards. At the time of the shoot, she weighed in at 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
She went on to appear as an uncredited stand-in for rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah in TV movie Life Support and romantic comedy The Perfect Holiday, both in 2007.
Hip-hop star Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson of The Roots has paid tribute to Davis on his Twitter.com page, writing, "Road Trip was Just on TV night b4 (sic) last! R.I.P. Mia Amber Davis, Plus-Size Model & Road Trip Comic Seductress."...
Davis underwent surgery to correct an old sports injury in Los Angeles on Monday, but she was re-admitted to a hospital on Tuesday after complaining of dizziness. She later lost consciousness and was subsequently declared dead.
Her husband of three years, Mike Yard, has been left devastated by the sudden loss and is demanding answers, telling TMZ.com, "I want to know what happened to my wife."
The star rose to fame as one of the first black full-figured models and branched out into acting in 2000, when she landed a role in director Todd Phillips' hit comedy Road Trip, starring as Rhonda, the curvaceous love interest of actor DJ Qualls' geeky character Kyle Edwards. At the time of the shoot, she weighed in at 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
She went on to appear as an uncredited stand-in for rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah in TV movie Life Support and romantic comedy The Perfect Holiday, both in 2007.
Hip-hop star Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson of The Roots has paid tribute to Davis on his Twitter.com page, writing, "Road Trip was Just on TV night b4 (sic) last! R.I.P. Mia Amber Davis, Plus-Size Model & Road Trip Comic Seductress."...
- 5/11/2011
- WENN
" Road Trip " actress Mia Amber Davis underwent a routine knee surgery in Los Angeles the day before she died ... TMZ has confirmed. TMZ spoke with Mia's husband -- Michael Yard -- who told us the actress went under the knife Monday to correct an ongoing issue with her knee stemming from an old college basketball injury. Yard -- who was in NY at the time -- tells us he spoke with Mia Tuesday morning and...
- 5/11/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Mia Amber Davis -- the big girl who seduced DJ Qualls' character in " Road Trip " -- has passed away ... this according to her friends at Plus Model Magazine. The details surrounding Mia's death are still emerging ... and so far, no cause of death has been released. According to MediaTakeOut.com, 36-year-old Mia is survived by her husband Mike. Read more...
- 5/11/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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