Overview
- The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled that Daveigh Chase’s primary cause of death was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and listed the manner of death as natural.
- The coroner’s report also identified chronic polysubstance use as a significant contributing condition and noted Chase died in a Los Angeles hospital; the case remains open pending additional processing.
- Before the official record, Chase’s partner told outlets she had suffered meningitis and blood infections that led to sepsis, and he started a GoFundMe while she was hospitalized.
- Family members and a former manager have disputed the fundraiser and who controlled Chase’s affairs after her collapse, and they say she had long-term struggles with substance use, periods of homelessness and legal troubles.
- Chase, who rose to fame as the voice of Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and as Samara in The Ring, is being remembered by fans and colleagues even as toxicology results and the coroner’s remaining steps could add further details.