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‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase, who died at 35 while homeless, leaves behind six-figure estate
The Seattle Times • • general
Key Points:
- Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for roles in "The Ring," "Lilo & Stitch," and "Donnie Darko," died homeless last month at age 35 after battling drug addiction and AIDS.
- Probate documents reveal Chase left an estate valued at nearly $400,000, with her mother petitioning to administer it; she died intestate and was only survived by her parents.
- Initial reports cited bacterial meningitis and blood infection as causes of death, but the medical examiner confirmed AIDS as the primary cause, noting chronic polysubstance use as a significant condition.
- Chase's acting career began in the late 1990s, spanning TV series and cult films, with notable voice work including the protagonist in the English dub of "Spirited Away" and roles in "Oliver Beene" and "Big Love."
- A probate hearing for Chase's estate is scheduled for August 12 in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
