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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‘Lilo & Stitch’ star Daveigh Chase’s family airs abhorrent claims against her boyfriend after her death
The family of the ill-fated "Lilo & Stitch" star Daveigh Chase has advised that her boyfriend is stuffing his pockets with the GoFundMe he set up following her death.
'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' star Daveigh Chase dies at 35
Actress Daveigh Chase, best known for her chilling portrayal of Samara Morgan in the horror film The Ring and as the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated Lilo & Stitch, has died. She was 35. According to reports, Daveigh died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis while confined in a Los Angeles hospital. Her longtime manager, John Ryan Jr., confirmed the news to BBC News. Ryan said the former child star had been hospitalized due to malnouri…

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