Daveigh Chase, actress from 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, the actress who voiced Lilo Pelekai in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and portrayed the chilling Samara Morgan in "The Ring," has died at the age of 35. Reports indicate she passed away on Wednesday from complications related to meningitis.

Chase rose to prominence in the early 2000s, becoming a recognizable figure in animated and live-action films. Her voice work on "Lilo & Stitch" and her role in the English dub of Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away" were early highlights. She also lent her voice to Chihiro in the acclaimed film.

In addition to her voice acting, Chase appeared in "Donnie Darko" and had a significant role in HBO's "Big Love." Despite a promising start, her career reportedly faced challenges. Media reports from around 2017 detailed personal struggles, including incidents involving substance abuse and legal issues. In February 2017, she was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle after reportedly dropping off a man who later died from an overdose, though she was not formally charged in his death.

Her legal troubles continued, with another arrest in August 2018 for possession of a controlled substance, followed by charges related to prescription medication and drug paraphernalia. Her social media activity ceased around 2017, with no further public sightings or professional work reported since then.