Daveigh Chase, Disney’s Lilo Voice Actor and ‘The Ring’ Villain, Dies at 35 - Variety

Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara in The Ring, has died at age 35. Reports indicate she struggled with homelessness and substance abuse prior to her death from meningitis and infection.
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The death of a recognizable child star highlights the often-hidden struggles of former Hollywood actors and the systemic issues of homelessness and addiction.
Daveigh Chase, Disney s Lilo Voice Actor and The Ring Villain, Dies at 35
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