Daveigh Chase, who starred in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring,' dies at 35

Key Points:

• Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara in The Ring, has died at the age of 35 after battling meningitis and a blood infection that led to septic shock.
• Chase was hospitalized earlier in June for malnutrition, and her boyfriend confirmed her passing on Tuesday; she was described by her representative as a kind and private person who loved cats and avoided the Hollywood fame scene.
• Chase's career began in 1998 with a role on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and she had notable roles in films like Donnie Darko and its sequel, as well as voice work in Spirited Away and Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures.
• She won an Annie Award for Best Voice Acting for her role as Lilo and had a long-running TV role in Big Love; her final acting appearances were in 2016 films Jack Goes Home and American Romance.
• Chase faced legal issues in 2017 and 2018 related to drug possession and riding in a stolen vehicle but remained focused on meaningful acting work throughout her career.