The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has officially confirmed the actor’s cause of death Davig ChaseBest known for voicing Lilo in ‘Lilo and Stitch’ and starring in ‘The Ring’. He died on June 16 in Los Angeles at the age of 35.
Davig Chase is the cause of death published
According to a coroner’s report cited by Variety, Chase, who was also known as Davig Schwalier, died of complications from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The report lists ‘chronic polysubstance use’ as a secondary cause of death.
Roy Hernandez Davig reveals Chase’s diagnosis
Before the official results were released, Chase’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that he had been diagnosed with meningitis and sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Hernandez also told the publication that the former child actor was hospitalized in Los Angeles earlier this month due to malnutrition before suffering from meningitis and multiple serious blood infections. He said his body eventually shut down as a result of septic complications.
Davig Chase’s father has revealed his struggle with substance abuse
Meanwhile, in an interview with The New York Times, Chase’s father, John David Schwalier, said his daughter died of complications from bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. She revealed that her daughter has experienced homelessness and struggled with substance abuse since the age of 13. He also revealed that they had been separated for many years before his death.
Daveigh Chase’s beau stars GoFundMe
Before his death reported E! His girlfriend, Hernandez, reportedly wrote in a GoFundMe post, “Davig has been diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. His condition has become critical.”Reflecting on their relationship, Hernandez wrote, “When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved.”Chase’s death has sparked tributes from fans who remember both his soulful voice performances that spanned animation, horror, television dramas and independent films.
Daveigh Chase’s film career
Chase became a household name in 2002 when he voiced the title character in the Disney animated film Lilo and Stitch, later reprising the role in the franchise’s television series. This performance introduced audiences to the now-famous line that “Ohana means family,” making her voice synonymous with one of Disney’s most beloved modern characters.That same year, Chase delivered another career-defining performance as Samara Morgan, the fearsome antagonist of ‘The Ring’. His performance gained widespread recognition and won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.Beyond that breakthrough role, Chase built an extensive screen career spanning film and television. She voiced Chihiro Ogino in the American dub of ‘Spirited Away’ and has appeared in projects including ‘Donnie Darko’, ‘Beethoven’s 5th’, ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’, ‘ER’ and ‘Mercy’.Chase stopped acting around 2016, after which he became involved in a number of legal issues, including charges of driving a stolen vehicle and possession of a controlled substance.
