Daveigh Chase's cause of death revealed
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Key Points:
- Daveigh Chase, known for roles in "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring," died at age 35, with her official cause of death listed as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and chronic polysubstance use, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report.
- Her manner of death was ruled natural, following complications including meningitis and severe blood infections that led to sepsis, as reported by her boyfriend Roy Hernandez.
- Chase had been hospitalized earlier in June for malnutrition, and Hernandez had launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her during her critical condition before her passing.
- The actress rose to fame in the early 2000s and later withdrew from acting after her final role in the 2016 film "American Romance."
- Hernandez described Chase’s struggles with a difficult childhood, family estrangement, and homelessness, emphasizing his efforts to provide her with love and comfort in her final days.
