Obituary of Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Viola Davis (born August 11th, 1965 in Saint Matthews, South Carolina) was an Film Actress who was best known for winning an Academy Award for playing Maxson in the film "Fences". Viola died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of complications from day surgery.

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Viola Davis Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Davis, Viola
Common Name: Viola Davis
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Saint Matthews, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: August 11, 1965
Age: 60
Occupations:
Active Years: 1988-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Nesquik
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Viola's Family Tree

Birth Name: Viola Roxanne Davis
Father: Dan Davis
Mother: Mary Alice (née Logan)
Brother(s):

one brother

Sister(s):

four sisters

Spouse/Partner:

Julius Tennon (married 23 June 2003-present)

Daughter(s):

Genesis Tennon

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress Stage Actress American Born on August 11th Born in 1965 Born in South Carolina

Viola's Notable Roles:

The Help (2011)
Doubt (2008)

Quotable Quotes:

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

" Viola Davis was an iconic actress who will be missed. She was an amazing actress and person who will be missed. (V)"

"Viola Davis made a significant impact on the entertainment industry through her outstanding performances and passionate advocacy for diversity and representation, leaving behind a lasting legacy even after her untimely passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Viola Davis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.