Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ voice actor, dies at 35 after battle with illness, hardship
Daveigh Chase, the voice actor for Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch', has died at age 35 due to complications from bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. Her career included notable roles in 'Spirited Away', 'Donnie Darko', and 'The Ring'.
Why it matters
The death of a recognizable child actor highlights the personal struggles often hidden behind public success and serves as a moment of reflection for fans of early 2000s cinema.
Actor Daveigh Chase, who was the titular voice of Lilo in the Disney animated feature film Lilo & Stitch , died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to US media. She was 35.
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