Actress Daveigh Chase, best known for her roles in Lilo & Stitch and the horror film The Ring, has passed away at the age of 35 on June 16, according to media reports.
Chase gained early recognition in Hollywood as a child actress and voice artist, most notably for voicing the beloved Disney character Lilo in Lilo & Stitch. She later earned widespread acclaim for her chilling performance as Samara Morgan in The Ring, a role that became one of the most iconic characters in modern horror cinema and earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
Reports indicate that the actress died due to complications related to meningitis. According to TMZ, her boyfriend Roy Hernandez confirmed the news and revealed that she had been battling serious health issues prior to her passing.
Hernandez had earlier launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her medical treatment, stating that Chase had been diagnosed with meningitis along with multiple severe blood infections. Her condition reportedly worsened after developing sepsis, which led to complications affecting multiple organs.
Chase began her acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials and stage productions before transitioning into television and film. By the age of seven, she had already entered the entertainment industry and went on to feature in several popular TV shows, including Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Charmed, The Practice, and ER.
Her film career included roles in Beethoven’s 5th and appearances in projects such as Big Love. She also contributed to acclaimed animation and voice work, including a role in the internationally celebrated film Spirited Away.
Throughout her career, Chase was recognized for her versatility, moving between voice acting, television dramas, and major Hollywood films. Her performance in The Ring remains one of her most memorable roles, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.
Her passing marks the end of a career that began in childhood and spanned multiple genres of entertainment, earning her recognition from both mainstream and niche audiences.
