Actress Daveigh Chase, who starred in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died of AIDS, according to medical examiner

Actress Daveigh Chase, who gained fame as a child star for her roles in "The Ring" and as the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," died on June 16 from AIDS, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office. The official cause of death was listed as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, with "chronic polysubstance abuse" noted as another significant condition. Chase was 35 years old. Her father, John David Schwallier, had previously confirmed to The New York Times that she died from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. He also revealed that Chase had been homeless in Los Angeles with her boyfriend and had struggled with drug use since she was 13. Schwallier expressed that he was not surprised by the AIDS diagnosis, given her lifestyle. He described her death as tragic, lamenting that more help could have been provided. Chase began her acting career at age 8, auditioning for the role of Lilo. She won an MTV Movie Award for best villain for her portrayal of Samara in "The Ring." Her other notable roles include voicing a lead character in the animated film "Spirited Away" and appearing in "Donnie Darko" and the TV show "Oliver Beene."

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I know with her lifestyle that was probably the conclusion so I'm not surprised.