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

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 TMZ.

According to Hernandez, Chase’s blood infection had developed into sepsis, with her organs ultimately shutting down. He also noted that the actress—who voiced Lilo in 2002’s Lilo & Stitch—had also been admitted to a hospital earlier in the month due to malnutrition. 

Hernandez shared a glimpse into Chase’s health battle shortly before her death.

“My girlfriend has always been a light in my life,” he wrote on his GoFundMe. “Many people know her as a talented childhood actor from Lilo & Stitch, Spirited Away, and Donnie Darko. But behind the scenes, she’s faced more than her share of hardship.”

“After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown LA,” he continued. “When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Together, we found moments of happiness and hope.”