Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' and 'Lilo and Stitch' star, dies at 35
- On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, actress Daveigh Chase died at age 35 from complications of meningitis and a blood infection, her boyfriend Roy Hernandez confirmed to TMZ.
- Hernandez stated Chase had been hospitalized earlier this month for malnutrition before being diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections that caused septic complications.
- Chase gained widespread recognition voicing Lilo in Disney's 2002 animated hit 'Lilo & Stitch' and portraying Samara Morgan in the horror film 'The Ring' that same year, compiling 50 screen credits throughout her career.
- Following her passing, a public dispute emerged over a GoFundMe campaign Hernandez launched, as friends and family representatives urged the public not to donate, citing concerns over the organizer's identity.
- As fans share tributes online celebrating her filmography, Chase's father reportedly contacted hospital authorities regarding funeral arrangements, distinct from the disputed fundraiser campaign.
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American actress Daveigh Chase died at the age of 35, reports the British newspaper The Guardian. Chase is best known for the vocal role of the character Lilo in the Disney film "Lilo & Stitch" and for the performance of Samara Morgan, the ghost of the 2002 horror film "The Ring". The role brought her the MTV Movie Award ...
Travel & Lifestyle: Meningitis: The Infection Behind ‘The Ring’ And ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Star Daveigh Chase’s Death
Daveigh Chase, a former child actor who was known for her role at the voice of Lilo in “Lilo & Stitch” and her role in “The Ring” has died. Chase, who was 35, died from a blood infection and bacterial meningitis, according to her father, who confirmed her death to NBC News via text. Bacterial meningitis, a potentially fatal infection that causes the protective membranes of the brain and spine to become inflamed, is relatively rare. According to …
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