Aids revealed as cause of death for actor and Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase

Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, has died at age 35. The medical examiner identified the cause of death as AIDS, compounded by chronic polysubstance use.
Why it matters
The death of a recognizable public figure highlights the ongoing health challenges associated with chronic illness and substance abuse in the entertainment industry.
Actor Daveigh Chase died in Los Angeles at the age of 35. Photo / Getty Images
The article reports factual findings from a medical examiner's report without editorializing.
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