Cause of death revealed for 'Lilo & Stitch' voice actress Daveigh Chase
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and playing Samara Morgan in "The Ring," died at age 35 from AIDS, with chronic polysubstance use noted as a contributing factor.
- Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, had previously reported she was suffering from meningitis and serious blood infections, creating a GoFundMe to support her during her critical condition.
- Despite early success, Chase faced significant hardships, including a difficult childhood, family estrangement, and struggles with safety and happiness in downtown Los Angeles.
- Chase had a diverse acting career, including roles in TV shows like "Charmed" and "ER," the film "Donnie Darko," and voice work in the English dub of "Spirited Away," as well as starring in HBO's "Big Love."
