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Cause of death revealed for ‘Lilo and Stitch’ voice actor Daveigh Chase
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points Chase, who was 35 years old, passed away at a hospital on June 16. A medical examiner's report has shed light on the cause of death for Daveigh Chase, the voice actress behind Lilo in the Disney film "Lilo & Stitch".
A medical examiner's report has shed light on the cause of death for Daveigh Chase, the voice actress behind Lilo in the Disney film "Lilo & Stitch". According to the report, Chase died of AIDS. Chase, who was 35 years old, passed away at a hospital on June 16.
Her legal name was Daveigh Schwallier. The medical examiner's office also noted that "chronic polysubstance use" contributed to her death. Further details about Chase's passing can be found through KGNS news sources.
The report provides some insight into the circumstances surrounding her death, although some information may still be limited.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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