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Actress Daveigh Chase, Star of 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' Dies at 35
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Actress Daveigh Chase, Star of 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' Dies at 35

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' has died at age 35, according to TMZ.
  • Her boyfriend reported that Chase died from meningitis and a blood infection that led to septic issues and organ failure.
  • Chase began her career as a child actress and was also recognized for her role in 'Donnie Darko.'

Daveigh Chase, the former child actress recognized for her chilling portrayal of Samara Morgan in the horror film 'The Ring' and her voice work as Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch,' has passed away at the age of 35. The news was first reported by TMZ.

According to Roy Hernandez, Chase's boyfriend, the actress died on Tuesday. Her death was attributed to meningitis and a subsequent blood infection, which resulted in septic complications and ultimately, organ failure. TMZ also reported that Chase had been hospitalized earlier in the month due to malnutrition.

Born in Las Vegas on July 24, 1990, Chase embarked on her acting career at the age of seven, starting with commercials and theater. By age eight, she had made her television debut, appearing in series such as 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' and 'Charmed.'

Beyond her iconic roles as Samara and Lilo, Chase also garnered acclaim for her performance as Samantha Darko in the cult classic 'Donnie Darko,' starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Her distinctive voice and memorable on-screen presence left a significant mark on popular culture during her early career.

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