Former child actor Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo from 'Lilo & Stitch,' dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch' and playing Samara in 'The Ring', has died at age 35. Her father confirmed the cause of death was complications from bacterial meningitis and a blood infection.
Why it matters
Marks the passing of a recognizable figure in early 2000s pop culture and highlights the personal struggles often faced by former child stars.
LOS ANGELES -- Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney s "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
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