Daveigh Chase’s autopsy report reveals new details: Report
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Key Points:
- Actress Daveigh Chase, known for roles in "Lilo & Stitch," "The Ring," and "Donnie Darko," died at age 35 in June, with an autopsy revealing advanced untreated HIV/AIDS and multiple infections as key factors in her death.
- Chase was found in a vehicle on June 4 exhibiting symptoms including headache, weakness, and confusion, and was hospitalized with diagnoses of multiple infections and drug use before her health declined until her death on June 16.
- The official cause of death was determined to be AIDS, with chronic polysubstance abuse (including methamphetamine and fentanyl) cited as a significant contributing condition.
- Earlier reports from Chase’s boyfriend indicated she died from meningitis and septic complications, and that she had been hospitalized for malnutrition in early June.
- Chase gained fame as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s "Lilo & Stitch," the voice of Chihiro in "Spirited Away," and for her award-winning role as Samara in "The Ring," along with notable appearances in HBO’s "Big Love" and other film and TV projects.
