Daveigh Chase's mom breaks silence on actress' death
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Key Points:
- Cathy Chase, mother of late actress Daveigh Chase, expressed deep devastation and disbelief upon learning of her daughter's death at age 35, describing her emotional reaction as both suffocating and explosive.
- Daveigh Chase, known for roles in "Lilo & Stitch" and "Spirited Away," had struggled with drug addiction following a 2016 motorcycle accident, which her mother said led to her involvement with the wrong crowd and substance abuse.
- The actress had been living near Los Angeles' Skid Row and had legal troubles, including a 2019 jail stint; her mother last saw her during a jail visit and noted she was heavily affected by drugs.
- Cathy Chase denied rumors of abandoning her daughter, emphasizing she never gave up hope and frequently searched for her, including checking unidentified bodies and medical examiner records.
- A fundraiser set up by a man claiming to be Daveigh's boyfriend was questioned by her former manager, who confirmed that Daveigh had a trust fund at SAG to cover expenses and left behind significant residual income.
