‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase, who died at 35 while homeless, leaves behind six-figure estate
Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch', has died at age 35. Probate documents reveal she left behind a $400,000 estate despite struggling with homelessness and addiction prior to her death.
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The story highlights the tragic intersection of early fame, substance abuse, and mental health struggles in the entertainment industry.
Former “The Ring” and “Lilo & Stitch” child star Daveigh Chase, who died while homeless last month after years of battling drug addiction, leaves an estate worth nearly half a million dollars.
Probate documents filed July 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court say Chase — legal name Daveigh Elizabeth Schwallier — left behind about $400,000 in personal property. The late actor’s mother, Cathy Chase, submitted the documents and filed a petition to become the administrator of her daughter’s estate.
The court filings also note that Daveigh Chase died without a will, is only survived by her parents, and confirm that she was homeless at the time of her death. The last known address for Chase appears to be a home in Chatsworth.
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