'Ring' ghost girl actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, the actress who brought the terrifying Samara Morgan to life in the 2002 horror film "The Ring," has passed away at the age of 35. Her death was confirmed by U.S. entertainment media, citing complications from meningitis and a subsequent blood infection that led to sepsis.

According to reports, Chase had been hospitalized earlier in the month in Los Angeles due to malnutrition. Her condition reportedly worsened despite receiving treatment. Her partner, who had set up a fundraising page for her medical expenses, shared that Chase had faced significant hardships throughout her life, including a difficult childhood and estrangement from family, yet continued to persevere.

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Although it wasn't visible, Daveigh experienced more hardships than most people. She lived through difficulties even after a difficult childhood and heartbreaking family estrangement.

Chase, born in 1990, began her acting career as a child. Her chilling portrayal of Samara in "The Ring" earned her the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain in 2002. Beyond her iconic horror role, she lent her voice to beloved animated characters, including Lilo Pelekai in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and Chihiro Ogino in the American dub of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away."

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She is in critical condition due to meningitis and several serious blood infections. Doctors told her she may not have much time left.