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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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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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