Alice Estes Davis Cause Of Death: How Did The Disney Legend Die?

Alice Estes Davis, an American costume designer famed for her work with Walt Disney, who employed her to develop costumes for films, television, and theme parks has died. She was born on March 26, 1929 and died on November 4, 2022 at age 93.

What was Alice Estes Davis cause of death? A cause of death is yet to be revealed. However, she is believed to have died of natural causes.

Following her demise, The Walt Disney Family Museum paid tribute on Twitter, writing;

“It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Disney Legend Alice Davis. To the world, Alice Estes Davis was best known for her work as a costume designer. To us, Alice was an inspiring collaborator, kind-hearted benefactor, and cherished friend.”

It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Disney Legend Alice Davis. To the world, Alice Estes Davis was best known for her work as a costume designer. To us, Alice was an inspiring collaborator, kind-hearted benefactor, and cherished friend. https://t.co/pOARKoMZEz pic.twitter.com/pbgPxFAFy3

— The Walt Disney Family Museum (@WDFMuseum) November 4, 2022

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Alice started her career by designing women’s lingerie for the Beverly Vogue & Lingerie House in Los Angeles.

An expert in various exotic fabrics, she was also known for her pattern-making skills.

In the mid-1950s, she received a call from Marc Davis, her future husband who at the time, needed a costume for dancer Helene Stanley to wear as she performed live-action reference footage for the animation of Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty.

Marc wanted to see how the skirt flowed and bunched as Stanley moved about in order to draft accurate animation.

During this project, she and Marc Davis grew closer and eventually tied the knot in June 1956.

Walt Disney saw the two newlyweds at a Los Angeles restaurant one night and immediately took a liking to her and her work.

• Walt Disney hired her as a costume designer for the 1960 Disney feature Toby Tyler.
• She also aided in the design of costumes for various other Disney television shows.