Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death is revealed by officials
Official medical records reveal the tragic cause of death for actress Daveigh Chase
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has released the official cause of death for actress Daveigh Chase, best known for voicing Lilo in the 2002 animated classic Lilo & Stitch and starring in The Ring. The 35-year-old actress passed away in a hospital from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), with substance abuse cited as a significant contributing condition. Officials have ruled her manner of death as natural.
Prior to the release of the medical examiner's report, Chase's boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, shared that she had been battling severe health complications. He noted that she was hospitalized due to malnutrition and suffered from meningitis and a blood infection, which ultimately led to sepsis and organ failure. This update provides definitive clarity for fans mourning the loss of the beloved former child star.