Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch', dies at 35

Author: Vanessa OnahPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: USA

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Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch', dies at 35

American actress Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney's animated 'Lilo & Stitch' and starring in 'The Ring', died at age 35 from sepsis due to meningitis. She was hospitalized for severe malnutrition, and her condition worsened due to bloodstream infections. Her manager John Ryan Jr confirmed her death to BBC News. She won an Annie Award in 2003 for her role as Lilo.

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