Daveigh Chase’s Cause of Death Revealed; the voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ died of AIDS |

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has officially confirmed the actor’s cause of death Daveigh Chasebest known for voicing Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and starring in ‘The Ring’. He died on June 16 in Los Angeles at the age of 35.

Daveigh Chase cause of death revealed

According to the coroner’s report cited by Variety, Chase, who was also known as Daveigh Schwallier, died of complications from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The report also listed “chronic polysubstance use” as a secondary cause of death.

Roy Hernandez reveals Daveigh Chase’s diagnosis

Before the official findings were released, Chase’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, had told TMZ that she had been diagnosed with meningitis and sepsis, a life-threatening response to an infection. Hernandez further told the publication that the former child actor had initially been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month due to malnutrition before being diagnosed with meningitis and multiple serious blood infections. She said the resulting septic complications caused her body to shut down.

Daveigh Chase’s father reveals his struggle with substance abuse

Meanwhile, in an interview with The New York Times, Chase’s father, John David Schwallier, said his daughter had died of complications related to bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. She revealed that her daughter suffered from homelessness and had struggled with substance abuse since she was 13. She also shared that they had been estranged for many years before her death.

Daveigh Chase’s beautiful is GoFundMe

Before his death, a report in E! News stated that her boyfriend, Hernandez wrote in a GoFundMe post, “Daveigh was diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. Her condition has become critical.”Reflecting on their relationship, Hernandez wrote, “When we first met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved.”Chase’s death has prompted tributes from fans who remember his moving voice performances that spanned animation, horror, TV drama and independent film.

Film career of Daveigh Chase

Chase became a household name in 2002 when he voiced the title character in the Disney animated film ‘Lilo & Stitch’, and later reprized the role in the franchise’s television series. The performance introduced audiences to the famous line that “ohana means family,” making her voice synonymous with one of Disney’s most beloved modern characters.That same year, Chase delivered another career-defining performance as Samara Morgan, the terrifying antagonist of ‘The Ring’. His performance won widespread acclaim and earned him the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.Beyond these iconic roles, Chase built an extensive screen career in film and television. She voiced Chihiro Ogino in the American dub of ‘Spirited Away’ and appeared in projects such as ‘Donnie Darko’, ‘Beethoven’s 5th’, ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’, ‘ER’ and ‘Mercy’.Chase stopped acting around 2016, after which he began to get involved in several legal problems, including charges of driving in a stolen car and possession of a controlled substance.