Daveigh Chase's Boyfriend Starts Gofundme for Her Final Days
WHO:
US Magazine - Daveigh Chase's boyfriend is Roy Hernandez.
NY Post - Daveigh Chase was an actress.
WHAT:
Deadline - John Ryan stated, “A man claiming to be Daveigh’s boyfriend has launched a GoFundMe page purportedly on behalf of Daveigh and her family. Neither her family nor her close friends have endorsed this campaign.”
NY Post - Roy Hernandez started the GoFundMe earlier this week, requesting money to help the 35-year-old Chase "find comfort and peace" in her "final days."
US Magazine - Roy Hernandez launched a GoFundMe to raise money for Daveigh Chase.
US Magazine - The GoFundMe aims to provide Chase with a "sense of home and peace" in her final days.
NY Post - Chase died after being diagnosed with meningitis and a blood infection that caused sepsis.
WHERE:
NY Post - Chase was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Chase died on Tuesday, June 16.
WHY:
Deadline - Ryan urged people not to contribute to the GoFundMe, emphasizing that Chase's estate has sufficient means to cover her cremation costs.
Deadline - John Ryan stated, “Daveigh’s estate has plenty of means to pay for the cremation,” urging people not to contribute to the GoFundMe.
NY Post - Chase's family has claimed that her boyfriend is "stuffing his pockets" with the funds raised from the GoFundMe he set up after her death.
Deadline - Chase's former manager and longtime friend John Ryan stated, “There are no medical bills to be paid or funeral expenses,” disputing claims made on the GoFundMe page.
TMZ - Friends of Chase expressed concerns about the GoFundMe launched by her boyfriend, indicating that they believe there may be "shady business" involved.
NY Post - Chase's former manager has cast doubt on the legitimacy of Hernandez's GoFundMe campaign.
US Magazine - Hernandez remembered Chase as a constant "light" in his life.
HOW:
TMZ - Roy Hernandez, who launched the GoFundMe, insists that there is "no shady business" involved in the campaign.
US Magazine - The GoFundMe was created to help Chase find comfort and peace in her final days.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 23:32 UTC)
A man claiming to be Daveigh’s boyfriend has started a GoFundMe page allegedly on behalf of her and her family, but John Ryan has stated that neither her family nor her close friends support this campaign. Ryan is urging people not to donate, highlighting that Chase's estate has enough resources to handle her cremation expenses. He wants to ensure that the public is aware of the situation and does not fall for this fundraising effort.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:45 UTC)
John Ryan has urged the public not to contribute to the GoFundMe for Daveigh's cremation, stating that her estate has sufficient funds to cover the costs. Meanwhile, Chase's family has accused her boyfriend of profiting from the GoFundMe he created following her death, claiming he is "stuffing his pockets" with the donations. In response to these allegations, Roy Hernandez, who started the campaign, insists that there is "no shady business" involved.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 17:59 UTC)
Chase's former manager and longtime friend, John Ryan, has stated that there are no medical bills or funeral expenses to be paid, directly disputing claims made on a GoFundMe page. Meanwhile, friends of Chase have raised concerns about the GoFundMe launched by her boyfriend, suggesting that there may be "shady business" involved. This situation continues to unfold as more details emerge.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 14:04 UTC)
Roy Hernandez has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support 35-year-old Chase, aiming to help her "find comfort and peace" in her final days. However, Chase's former manager has raised concerns about the legitimacy of Hernandez's fundraising efforts. The situation has sparked discussions about the ethics of crowdfunding in sensitive circumstances.
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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 06:39 UTC)
Daveigh Chase, known for her work as an actress, has passed away after battling meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, has launched a GoFundMe campaign aimed at providing her with a "sense of home and peace" during her final days. Hernandez fondly remembered Chase as a constant "light" in his life, highlighting the deep connection they shared.