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'The Ring' actress Daveigh Chase dead at 35: report

Actress Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died on June 17. Her death resulted from meningitis and a blood infection. She was 35 years old.

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  1. Former child star Daveigh Chase dies at 35

    Actress Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died on June 17. Her death resulted from meningitis and a blood infection. She was 35 years old.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died on June 17 at age 35.
    • Chase's death was caused by meningitis and a blood infection.
    • The actress appeared in the films The Ring and Lilo & Stitch.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chase struggled with housing before her death.
    • Chase struggled with addiction.
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  2. Daveigh Chase dies at 35 from sepsis

    Actress Daveigh Chase died at age 35 in a Los Angeles hospital. She is known for her roles in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch. Her death followed a bout with meningitis.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died at age 35.
    • Chase voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and played Samara in The Ring.
    • Chase died in a Los Angeles hospital.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis.
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  3. Daveigh Chase, child star of The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, dies at 35

    Actress Daveigh Chase died on June 16, 2026, at age 35. She was known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara in The Ring. Reports indicate her death followed a battle with meningitis and an infection.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died on June 16, 2026.
    • Chase was 35 years old.
    • She voiced the character Lilo in Lilo & Stitch.
    • She played the character Samara in The Ring.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chase died after battling meningitis and an infection.
    • Chase's boyfriend is named Roy Hernande.
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  4. Actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35

    Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died on June 16, 2026. She was 35 years old. Reports indicate she had struggled with health issues and homelessness before her death.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died at age 35.
    • Chase passed away on June 16, 2026.
    • Chase provided the voice for Lilo in Lilo and Stitch and played Samara Morgan in The Ring.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chase suffered from addiction and homelessness and had not seen her mother since 2019.
    • Cathy Chase discovered her daughter's death via news alerts on Wednesday.
    • Chase experienced health issues in the period before her death.
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  5. Actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35 from meningitis complications

    Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. Her father attributed her death to complications from bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. A former manager has since disputed the legitimacy of a GoFundMe page created by her boyfriend.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died on Tuesday at age 35.
    • Chase starred in The Ring and provided the voice for Lilo in Lilo & Stitch.
    • Her father confirmed she died from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection.
    • Chase was raised in Oregon.
    • Chase appeared in the series Big Love.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chase died with millions of dollars in untouched residuals according to her manager.
    • A GoFundMe page started by Chase's boyfriend is not being used for her expenses.
    • Chase lived a tortured existence in her final months.
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