Child Star Daveigh Chase's Tragic Final Days

Many people remember Daveigh Chase as the voice of Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, Chihiro in the English dub of Spirited Away, and Samantha Darko in Donnie Darko. But according to those closest to her, her life away from the spotlight was marked by years of hardship. In the days leading up to her death, shocking photos reportedly surfaced showing the former child actress living in difficult conditions on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. Just one day before she passed away, her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, launched a GoFundMe campaign after Chase was diagnosed with meningitis and multiple serious blood infections. According to the fundraiser, doctors had warned that she did not have much time left. In the campaign, Hernandez reflected on the struggles Chase had faced throughout her life. He described a troubled childhood, a painful estrangement from her family, and years spent searching for stability, safety, and happiness. Perhaps the most heartbreaking part of the fundraiser was Hernandez's message about their future together. He wrote that all Chase ever wanted was a place where they could live together, feel safe, and be happy. Tragically, just one day after those words were written, Daveigh Chase passed away. She was only 35 years old. While fans will always remember the characters she brought to life on screen, those final messages serve as a sobering reminder that many battles are fought far from the public eye. http://didyoucatchthis.com   / didyoucatchthis     / didyoucatchthis     / didyoucatchthistv     / diducatchthis   Child Star Daveigh Chase's Tragic Final Days    • Child Star Daveigh Chase's Tragic Final Days