Sadness has caused in the showground the news of Davey Chase's death at the age of 35. The actress who became known as the voice of "Lilo" in "Lilo & Stitch" and as Samara Morgan in the horror film "The Ring" died Tuesday, following serious complications in her health, reportedly published by TMZ.
According to what her partner Roy Hernandez revealed, the actress ended up due to meningitis and blood infection, which caused sepsis and eventually led to the collapse of her body.
As it became known, Chase had been hospitalized earlier in the month in a Los Angeles hospital due to severe malnutrition, while her health condition had deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks.
Hernandez said their lives changed radically when the actress was diagnosed with meningitis and multiple serious blood infections. As he argued, doctors had warned him that her condition was extremely critical and that she might have had little time to live.
🕊️ Exclusive: Daveigh Chase, star of "The Ring" and "Lilo & Stitch," has died at 35.
What we know: https://t.co/SVsUH8bxD2 pic.twitter. Com/RgjtfW2LdT— TMZ (@TMZ) June 17, 2026
The last suspension and the wave of excitement
After publishing the news of her death, one of her last posts on Instagram came to the fore.
On November 19, 2017, the actress had published a black and white photo in which she poses next to a balloon-monocer, enjoying a sunny day. In the photo he wore black translucent top, black jeans with weariness, sunglasses and a long necklace.
On the caption he wrote: "The unicorns EXIST 😻".
After announcing her death, her fans flooded the post with farewell and thrill messages.
"Rest in peace and thank you," wrote one user, while another commented: "Rest peacefully in Paradise".
My childrenhood memories loving Lilo & Stitch and how much Ohana means family
RIP Daveigh Chase 🌺 https://t.co/UglghrDgLP pic.twitter. com/HfHbby0hn— Ace Humphreys 🏴🦢 (@Ace1096110) June 17, 2026
Others expressed their grief at the actress' loss, thanking her for the roles that marked their childhood and teen years, while several published photographs and images of her most famous film appearances.
The appeal for help via GoFundMe
Shortly before her death, Roy Hernandez had set up a campaign on the GoFundMe platform aimed at raising money to care for the actress and ensuring decent conditions during the last days of her life.
In his touching message he described his partner as "light" in his life and revealed that behind her brilliant childhood career there were deep personal injuries and difficult experiences.
As she reported, Chase had experienced a difficult childhood, a painful alienation from her family, while for years she was faced with intimidation and insecurity in downtown Los Angeles.
In his appeal to the public he called for financial support or even a prayer, thanking those who could stand by them. By the time her death became known, the campaign had raised just $325, against a $5,500 target.
The career that marked a generation of spectators
Davy Chase became known at a very young age when, in 2002, she gave her voice to "Lilo" in Disney's successful animated film "Lilo & Stitch", as well as the later television sequel to production.
At the same time, she participated in the English-language compilation of the award-winning anime film "Spirited Away", lending her voice to protagonist Chihiro Ogino.
Daveigh Chase 🤍 (1990-2026) pic.twitter. Com/zxgZTavgFv— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) June 17, 2026
Her great film recognition came through the role of Samara Morgan in "The Ring", an interpretation that gave her the MTV Movie Award in the category of Best Evil.
As of 2006 he participated in the popular HBO series "Big Love", playing Rhonda Volmer in a total of 32 episodes.
In the course of her career she also appeared in the productions "Donnie Darko", "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch", "Beethoven's 5th", "ER", "Mersy" and in many more film and television jobs that established her as one of the most recognizable children's actors of her generation.