Daveigh Chase, star of ‘The Ring’ and voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ died of AIDS
Actress Daveigh Chase, known for 'The Ring' and as the voice of Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch,' has died of AIDS at age 35.
📍 The outcome
An autopsy confirmed that Daveigh Chase died of AIDS at age 35 in Los Angeles. Her father and Spencer Pratt reacted to the news, while Melissa Gilbert honored the actress and criticized irresponsible stage parenting.
Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Daveigh Chase died in Los Angeles at the age of 35. According to officials and autopsy results cited by The New York Times and Yahoo, the cause of death was AIDS.
Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and BBC highlights her roles in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring.' Additional reporting from Page Six and the New York Post includes reactions from her father and Spencer Pratt. Further attention is focusing on the role of stage parents, with Melissa Gilbert using the tragedy to urge that parents ensure child actors' desires are prioritized, as reported by Deadline and Rolling Stone.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 54d ago.
The obvious questions
What was the cause of Daveigh Chase's death?
Autopsy results and officials state she died of AIDS.
How old was Daveigh Chase when she died?
She was 35 years old.
Where did she pass away?
She died in Los Angeles.
Who reported it (13)
- Spencer Pratt makes heartbreaking claim about Daveigh Chase’s tragic death after bombshell AIDS reveal Page Six · 54d ago
- ‘Lilo & Stitch’ star Daveigh Chase’s father reacts to her tragic death from AIDS New York Post · 54d ago
- Melissa Gilbert Urges Stage Parents to 'Be Sure' It's What Child Wants in Wake of Daveigh Chase Death Rolling Stone · 54d ago
- Melissa Gilbert Honors Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch Actor Died of AIDS Variety · 54d ago broke it first
- Melissa Gilbert Calls Death Of Co-Star Daveigh Chase Heartbreaking, Slams Irresponsible Stage Parenting Deadline · 55d ago
- Daveigh Chase died from AIDS, autopsy shows Yahoo · 55d ago
- Oregon-raised actress’s cause of death revealed OregonLive.com · 55d ago
- ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actress Daveigh Chase Died of AIDS The Hollywood Reporter · 55d ago
- ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actress Daveigh Chase Died of AIDS The Hollywood Reporter · 55d ago
- Cause of death revealed for 'Lilo & Stitch' voice actress Daveigh Chase, who died at 35 in Los Angeles ABC7 Los Angeles · 55d ago
- Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor, Died of AIDS, Officials Say The New York Times · 55d ago
- The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids BBC · 55d ago
- Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Died of AIDS Variety · 55d ago broke it first
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