Daveigh Chase’s Tragic Final Chapter | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Actress Daveigh Chase, beloved for her roles in Lilo & Stitch and Spirited Away, died at 35 from AIDS complicated by chronic substance use. Her father, though unsurprised by the outcome, wished to bring some of her remains to his home in the Philippines, lamenting years of absence. Her boyfriend revealed a life marked by childhood bullying, estrangement from family, and recent severe health battles including meningitis and blood infections — he had launched a fundraiser to give her peace in her final days, urging support as her time grew short. Her passing leaves behind a legacy of talent…