Actress Daveigh Chase Dies at 35, Family Disputes GoFundMe

Actress Daveigh Chase, best known for her roles in "The Ring" and as the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the age of 35. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, confirmed her death, stating she succumbed to meningitis and serious blood infections that led to septic complications. The actress had been hospitalized in Los Angeles earlier in June for malnutrition prior to her condition deteriorating.

In the hours before her death, Hernandez launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds, writing that he wanted to provide Chase with "a sense of home and peace in her final days." In the fundraiser's description, he described Chase as having endured a difficult childhood, a painful estrangement from her family, bullying, and struggles to find stability while living in downtown Los Angeles.

However, the campaign has become a point of contention. Chase's former manager, who also identified as a close friend, publicly disputed Hernandez's account, telling media that the actress's family does not recognize Hernandez and has no knowledge of his relationship with her. The manager urged the public not to donate, stating that Chase had a Screen Actors Guild...