Tragic reports have confirmed the death of actress Daveigh Chase, who passed away today at the age of 35.
As shared by local media outlet TMZ, her lover, Roy Hernandez, confirmed that Chase passed away on Tuesday from meningitis and a blood infection. The serious illness induced septic issues and sepsis, resulting in multiple organ failure and leading her body to shut down.
She was said to be admitted to a LA hospital earlier for issues linked to malnutrition. Her partner shared through a GoFundMe note that Chase faced a very difficult childhood, family issues, and housing vulnerability in downtown LA. Chase left a very unforgettable impact on a generation of viewers through major pop culture milestones.
She voiced the famous and quirky lead character in Disney's Lilo and Stitch and the spin-off TV series. She also terrified audiences as the iconic well-dwelling spirit in the horror movie The Ring. This earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
Similarly, the star lent her voice to the main role in the famous English-language dub of Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. The star's sudden and tragic death has left the industry in shock.