Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch,' Dead at 35 — What Her Boyfriend Revealed About Her Final Days

Daveigh Chase, the actress behind Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch" and Samara in "The Ring," has died. As fans mourn the former child star, new details from her boyfriend have shed light on the illness that led to her death.

The sudden death of Daveigh Chase has left fans heartbroken and searching for answers. The former child star, whose voice and performances defined some of the biggest films of the early 2000s, was just 35 years old.

As reported by TMZ, Chase died Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Chase's career stretched far beyond the projects that made her famous. In addition to her early breakout roles, she voiced Chihiro Ogino in the English-language version of the acclaimed animated film "Spirited Away."

She later appeared in dozens of television and film projects, including HBO's "Big Love," where she played Rhonda Volmer across 32 episodes. Her other credits included "Donnie Darko," "Beethoven's 5th," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "ER," and "Mercy."

News of her death quickly spread online, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans who grew up watching her work.

On Instagram, one user said, "Humans are so resilient until they’re not, it's so unfair sometimes. 35 is too young." Another shared, "Wow. So sorry to hear this. RIP."

A third added, "Ohh No how'd this happen? she was so young and played great behind the voice of Lilo.🙏🙏🙏😢😢💔🫶🙌."

On the same platform, another reacted, "This was shocking. RIP." A different commenter wrote, "How sad." Someone else added, "May Daveigh Chase Rest in Peace 🙏😭😮."

Many of the reactions reflected the same sentiment: disbelief that someone so young was gone. As tributes continued to pour in, details about Chase's final days began to emerge.

According to TMZ, the actress had reportedly been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month because of malnutrition. The answer to the question many fans were asking came from her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez.

Hernandez told the news outlet that Chase died after developing meningitis and an infection in her blood. He said the infection led to septic complications, causing her body to shut down. His account provided new details about the circumstances surrounding the actress's death.

As tributes continue to pour in, Chase is being remembered for a career that spanned animation, television, and horror. She leaves behind a legacy that continues to resonate with audiences more than two decades after her rise to fame.