Actress who gave life to Lilo from ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and Samara from ‘The Ring’, Daveigh Chase passes away at age 35
News confirms the death of Daveigh Chase, known for her work as an actress even as a child. The information was released by the TMZ portal, which obtained exclusive details.
Roy Hernandez, her boyfriend, confirmed to the same portal that the death occurred on Tuesday. The cause was meningitis and a serious blood infection, which triggered a septicemic condition, resulting in multiple organ failure.
Legacy of iconic roles in childhood and youth
Previously this month, Daveigh Chase had been admitted to a hospital in the city of Los Angeles, as reported, due to malnutrition.
Her rise in Hollywood began early, notably in 2002, when she lent her voice to the character Lilo in Disney’s acclaimed film “Lilo & Stitch” and the television series that followed it. Additionally, she was the voice of Chihiro Ogino in the American adaptation of the film “Spirited Away.”
For horror genre enthusiasts, Daveigh Chase is remembered for her impactful performance as Samara Morgan, the main antagonist of the box office hit “The Ring”, also released in 2002. For this role, she was awarded the Best Villain award at the MTV Movie Awards.
From 2006 onwards, the actress had a prominent role in the HBO production “Big Love”. In this series, which addressed the life of a fundamentalist and polygamous Mormon family, she gave life to the character Rhonda Volmer in 32 episodes, over the five seasons of the attraction.
His career also includes participation in several other productions, such as “Donnie Darko”, “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony”, “Sabrina, the Witch’s Apprentice”, “Plantão Médico” and “Mercy”, among other titles.
Throughout his adult life, Daveigh Chase has faced a number of legal challenges, as TMZ previously reported.
Remembering the actress’s last public appearance on video
A video made available by TMZ recorded the last public interaction with Daveigh Chase.
In 2012, in her last known interview, the actress talked about her makeup routine and revealed details of her most recent project at the time.
To assist with costs and related expenses, Daveigh Chase’s family started a fundraising campaign on the GoFundMe platform.
Actress Daveigh Chase passed away at the age of 35.
