Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo, Passes Away at 35, Family Disputes Claims

WHO:

NY Post - Chase's mother expressed her devastation over her daughter's death, stating, "I am in so much pain."

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase was estranged from her parents, who are divorced.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase was born in Las Vegas and raised in Albany, Oregon.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Daveigh Chase, former child actor, known for voicing Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch" and for her role in "The Ring."

ABC7 Los Angeles - John David Schwallier, Chase's father, confirmed her death.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase's boyfriend, who was with her at the time of her death.

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase's father confirmed she died from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, as reported to The New York Times.

ABC7 Los Angeles - An online fundraiser by Chase's boyfriend raised about $4,000 as of Thursday, with a post stating, "Many people know her as a talented childhood actor from 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Spirited Away,' and 'Donnie Darko.' But behind the scenes, she's faced more than her share of hardship."

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase's father, John David Schwallier, confirmed she died from complications of sepsis from meningitis and a blood infection.

ABC7 Los Angeles - An outreach worker reported that Chase was "thinner every time I saw her" during her final months in Skid Row, indicating her deteriorating condition.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase won an MTV movie award for best villain for her role as Samara in "The Ring."

ABC7 Los Angeles - An online fundraiser by her boyfriend raised about $4,000 as of Thursday.

IJR - Chase's boyfriend claimed she grew thinner throughout her final months struggling with addiction.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Daveigh Chase died at the age of 35.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase died from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection.

ABC7 Los Angeles - An online fundraiser by her boyfriend raised about $4,000.

WHERE:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase had been homeless in Los Angeles with her boyfriend near the hospital where she died.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase died in Los Angeles.

ABC7 Los Angeles - She had been homeless in Los Angeles with her boyfriend near the hospital where she died.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase died on a Tuesday.

ABC7 Los Angeles - TMZ first reported her death on a Wednesday.

WHY:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase struggled with drugs since she was 13 years old, according to her father, John David Schwallier.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase struggled with addiction, which her father stated began when she was 13 years old.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase struggled with drugs since she was 13 years old, according to her father, John David Schwallier.

NY Post - An outreach worker reported that Chase was "thinner every time I saw her" during her final months in Skid Row.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase struggled with drugs since she was 13 years old, according to her father.

HOW:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase auditioned for the role of Lilo at age 8.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Chase's father stated he was in touch with her boyfriend and arrived at the hospital just before she died.

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 04:18 UTC)

Chase's father has confirmed that she passed away due to complications from bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, while her mother expressed her devastation, saying, "I am in so much pain." An online fundraiser initiated by Chase's boyfriend has raised about $4,000, highlighting her talent as a childhood actor in films like "Lilo & Stitch," "Spirited Away," and "Donnie Darko," while also acknowledging the hardships she faced behind the scenes. Tragically, Chase had been homeless in Los Angeles with her boyfriend near the hospital where she died, and her father revealed that she struggled with drug issues since she was just 13 years old.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 21:19 UTC)

Chase's father, John David Schwallier, has confirmed that she passed away due to complications from sepsis stemming from meningitis and a blood infection. An outreach worker noted that Chase appeared "thinner every time I saw her" during her last months in Skid Row, highlighting her declining health. According to her father, Chase had been battling addiction since she was just 13 years old.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 16:00 UTC)

Chase, a talented childhood actor known for her roles in "Lilo & Stitch," "Spirited Away," and "Donnie Darko," has faced significant personal challenges, including a long struggle with drugs that began when she was just 13. Her boyfriend has started an online fundraiser that has raised about $4,000, highlighting her hardships and the support she has received from the community. It's also been reported that Chase is estranged from her parents, who are divorced, adding another layer to her difficult journey.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 08:46 UTC)

Chase, who was born in Las Vegas and raised in Albany, Oregon, gained recognition for her role as Samara in "The Ring," winning an MTV movie award for best villain. Recently, an online fundraiser organized by her boyfriend has raised about $4,000 to support her. An outreach worker noted that Chase appeared "thinner every time I saw her" during her final months in Skid Row.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 06:43 UTC)

Chase's boyfriend has revealed that she became noticeably thinner in her final months as she battled addiction. An outreach worker also reported that Chase appeared "thinner every time I saw her" during her time in Skid Row. These observations highlight the struggles she faced in her last days.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:28 UTC)

Daveigh Chase, the former child actor known for voicing Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch" and her role in "The Ring," has passed away at the age of 35 due to complications from bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, as confirmed by her father, John David Schwallier. Chase died in Los Angeles, where she had been living homeless with her boyfriend near the hospital at the time of her death. An online fundraiser initiated by her boyfriend has raised about $4,000 to assist with expenses following her passing.