Daveigh Chase, Star of The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, Dead at 35

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 17, 2026

Daveigh Chase’s loved ones are mourning a tragic loss.
The Ring star died June 16 at age 35 following a battle with meningitis and a blood infection, her boyfriend Roy Hernandez confirmed to…
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