The protagonist of the horror movie The hoopDaveigh Chase, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at age 35because of meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis and the progressive collapse of his organs.
According to statements from her boyfriend, Roy Hernández, to the TMZ portal, The artist had been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital in the first days of June due to malnutrition. However, during his stay in the care center he developed the infection that caused his death.
“The only thing he ever wanted was a place where we could live together, feel safe and be happy. Now, more than ever, I want to give him that feeling of home and peace in his last days,” his partner had published a few days before, calling for a collection under the slogan “Let’s help Daveigh find comfort and peace.”
Chase began his artistic career very young, in the early 2000s, but She rose to fame when she was chosen to voice Lilo in the Disney film Lilo & Stitchin 2002, and later in the character’s television series. She also lent her voice to play Chihiro Ogino in the English dub of Spirited Awaythe Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki.
That same year played Samara Morgan in The hoopa role for which she was recognized with the award MTV Movie Award for Best Villainin 2003.
The actress is also remembered for playing Rhonda Volmer in the HBO series Big Lovefor five seasons. In addition, participated in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, E.R. and in films like Donnie Darko and Beethoven’s Fifth.
According to the medium The Nation, Her career as an actress began to be clouded by problems with drug use. In February 2017, she was even arrested by the Police for driving a vehicle reported stolen. On that occasion, Chase reportedly took a man to a Los Angeles hospital, where he died due to an overdose.
In 2018 she was arrested again for possession of a controlled substance.so he had to pay a thousand dollar bail to regain his freedom. Months later he faced other minor charges for possession of medications without a valid prescription.