19.06.2026 07:10
Daveigh Chase, who became iconic for her role as Samara in the film "The Ring," has passed away at the age of 35. It was reported that the renowned actress died due to meningitis, blood infection, and multiple organ failure caused by malnutrition. It has also been revealed that she was homeless in her final days and lived in a trailer under difficult conditions.
The death of US actress Daveigh Chase, who became an unforgettable name in horror cinema with her character Samara Morgan in the film "The Ring," has plunged her fans into mourning. The health issues that caused the 35-year-old actress's death have also become clear.
HER BODY SUCCUMBED TO INFECTIONS
According to information in the foreign press, Chase was first hospitalized due to severe malnutrition. During treatment, the actress developed meningitis and a severe blood infection, and her condition deteriorated rapidly. As the infection turned into sepsis, multiple organ failure occurred, and Chase passed away.
The actress's boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, stated that Chase died due to meningitis and infections in her bloodstream. It was reported that the infections led to a sepsis condition, which caused her organs to fail.
ALLEGED SHE WAS HOMELESS AND LIVED IN A TRAILER
The details that emerged after her death saddened her loved ones even more. Some US press outlets reported that Chase, who was once one of Hollywood's brightest child stars, had faced serious financial and personal problems in her later years.
According to reports, the actress was living in a trailer in Los Angeles. Those close to her claimed that Chase had been struggling to survive under difficult conditions for a long time and was not in contact with her family.
ACHIEVED FAME AT A YOUNG AGE
Daveigh Chase, born in 1990, gained worldwide fame for her performance as Samara Morgan in the 2002 film "The Ring." Around the same time, the actress, who voiced the character Lilo in the Disney production "Lilo & Stitch," also appeared in productions such as "Donnie Darko," "Spirited Away," and "Big Love."
However, despite her great success at a young age, Chase lived a life away from the spotlight in later years, and it was noted that her last acting work was in 2016.