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title: "Daveigh Chase: Tragic Death of the Star of 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' at 35"
description: "💔 Daveigh Chase, star of 'The Ring' and the voice of Lilo from 'Lilo & Stitch', has passed away. She died at 35 from sepsis and meningitis. 🕊️ Her career began in childhood, and her roles became cult classics. #DaveighChase #TheRing #LiloAndStitch"
date: 2026-06-17T21:02:00.000Z
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# Daveigh Chase: Tragic Death of the Star of 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' at 35

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Hollywood has been shaken by sad news: Daveigh Chase, the actress whose voices and images became part of the childhood of millions of viewers around the world, has passed away at the age of 36. The role of Samara Morgan in the cult horror film 'The Ring', the voice of Lilo in the Disney animation 'Lilo & Stitch', and Chihiro in the American dub of 'Spirited Away' are just the tip of the iceberg of her creative legacy.

The tragic news was confirmed by her partner, actor Roy Hernandez. According to him, Daveigh passed away on Tuesday, June 16, after a short but severe illness. The cause of death was meningitis and sepsis — infectious complications that led to organ failure.

### Final Days: Hospitalization and the Fight for Life

A few weeks before her death, the actress was hospitalized in Los Angeles. According to sources, the cause was acute malnutrition — a condition that, doctors believe, weakened her immune system and made her body vulnerable to infections. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, they could not save her.

### From a Child's Voice to a Cult Villain

Born on June 24, 1990, in Las Vegas, Daveigh began her career as a child. Her first major breakthrough came in 2002 when she voiced the main character in the Disney animated film 'Lilo & Stitch'. The voice of Lilo — a cheeky but kind girl from Hawaii — became recognizable and beloved by viewers of all ages. Later, she reprised this role in the eponymous series.

In 2001, Daveigh voiced Chihiro in the American version of Hayao Miyazaki's anime 'Spirited Away' — a film that later won an 'Oscar' and became a global phenomenon. However, it was the role of Samara Morgan in the horror film 'The Ring' (2002) that brought her true fame. Her image — a pale girl with long hair emerging from a television — entered the history of the genre. For this role, she received an MTV Movie Award in the category of 'Best Villain'.

### Career Behind the Scenes and On Screen

In addition to voice acting, Daveigh actively appeared in films and on television. In 2006, she received the role of Rhonda Volmer in the HBO drama series 'Big Love', where she appeared in 32 episodes. She can also be seen in projects such as 'Donnie Darko', 'Beethoven's 5th', 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch', and 'ER'.

Her talent allowed her to easily switch between genres — from cute children's animation to dark horror and serious dramas. Colleagues and fans remember her as a professional capable of conveying emotional depth even through voice or a short screen appearance.

### Remembering the Star

Today, the world of cinema and animation mourns this loss. Daveigh Chase left behind not only bright roles but also an example of how childhood talent can grow into mature, multifaceted art. Her voice will resonate in the hearts of those who grew up with Lilo, feared Samara, and believed in the strength of Chihiro.