Actress Daveigh Chase died at age 35 in Los Angeles.
Daveigh Chase, former child actress known for roles in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died on June 16, 2026 at age 35. Her manager confirmed the cause as sepsis following meningitis. She had been hospitalized for malnutrition shortly before her death.
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Breitbart and Daily Wire emphasize addiction struggles and Skid Row footage, while BBC leads with career highlights and manager's personal remembrances.
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“The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35” · BBC
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BBreitbart Former Child Actress, 'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase Dead at 35 44d ago DWDaily Wire ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actress Dead At 35 After Addiction Struggles 45d ago WTWashington Times Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' actress, dies at 35 45d ago NYPNY Post The Late Daveigh Chase Made Her Eternal Mark on Hollywood With an Iconic One-Two Punch in 2002: ‘The Ring’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’ 45d ago 8 tracked claims across 5 outlets
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Chase struggled with drug addiction including heroin and fentanyl.
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