Medical examiner releases cause of death for actress Daveigh Chase
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed the cause of death for actor Daveigh Chase. She is recognized for her roles in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring.'
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has released the official cause of death for actress Daveigh Chase, who died at age 35. The report was issued approximately two weeks after her passing.
The medical examiner's findings state that Chase died from complications due to AIDS. The report further noted that chronic polysubstance use was a contributing factor in her death.
The LA Times and Livemint reported on the official determination of the cause of death for the former child star. She is widely recognized for her roles in "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring." The medical examiner's statement provides the final public record regarding the circumstances of her death.
What's confirmed / what isn't
All facts regarding the cause of death are based on official reports from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office as reported by Fox News, the LA Times, and Livemint.
Background
Daveigh Chase was an American actress who gained prominence as a child star. She is best known for voicing Lilo in the Disney film 'Lilo & Stitch' and for her role in the horror film 'The Ring.'