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Former child star Daveigh Chase ‘drugged out of her mind’ in last years, mother says

Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died on June 16, 2026. Her death followed a period of homelessness and drug addiction in Los Angeles. Her father and boyfriend provided details on her medical condition and living situation.

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The specific date, cause of death, and details regarding her homelessness are now confirmed.

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  1. Daveigh Chase died at 35 from meningitis and blood infection

    Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died on June 16, 2026. Her death followed a period of homelessness and drug addiction in Los Angeles. Her father and boyfriend provided details on her medical condition and living situation.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died at age 35 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
    • The cause of death was meningitis and an infection in her blood.
    • Chase was homeless and living in Los Angeles with her boyfriend.
    • Chase struggled with drug addiction.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chase was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for malnutrition earlier in the month.
    • A bike accident led to Chase's homelessness and drug addiction.
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  2. Cathy Chase Details Daveigh Chase's Addiction Struggles

    Cathy Chase has spoken publicly about her daughter Daveigh Chase's addiction in the years before her death. The former child star died at age 35. Conflicting reports exist regarding the specific date and cause of death.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died at age 35.
    • Cathy Chase stated her daughter struggled with addiction in the years leading up to her death.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died on June 16.
    • Daveigh Chase died after being hospitalized for complications from malnutrition.
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  3. Daveigh Chase, Star of The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35

    Former child star Daveigh Chase died on June 17 after battling meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis. Her mother, Cathy Chase, reports that Daveigh struggled with addiction and homelessness before her death. The two had been estranged since 2019.

    What's confirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died at the age of 35.
    • Chase was known for her roles in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch.
    • Cathy Chase is the mother of Daveigh Chase.
    • Cathy Chase had not seen her daughter since 2019.
    • Daveigh Chase died on Tuesday, June 17.
    • The cause of death was meningitis and a blood infection that caused sepsis.
    • Cathy Chase stated her daughter struggled with addiction after receiving painkiller prescriptions for a back injury around 2016.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Daveigh Chase died on Skid Row.
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