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‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actress Daveigh Chase Died of AIDS
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in The Ring and as the voice of Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, died on June 16 at age 35, with the cause of death confirmed as AIDS and chronic polysubstance use as a secondary factor.
- Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, revealed she had battled meningitis and a blood infection leading to septic issues, and described her struggles with hardship, bullying, and homelessness in Los Angeles.
- Chase’s father stated she had been homeless and struggling with drug addiction since her teenage years, and they had not been in contact for over 15 years, though he was present shortly before her death.
- Beyond her well-known roles, Chase appeared in projects like Donnie Darko and Big Love, with her last credited acting role in 2016 for the video game Let It Die.
- After leaving acting, Chase faced legal issues, including charges related to drug possession and joyriding in a stolen vehicle.
