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Daveigh Chase autopsy report reveals tragic details about actress’s final moments before death at 35
An autopsy report says actress Daveigh Chase was hospitalised after being found in a vehicle with a methamphetamine pipe nearby, less than two weeks before her death at 35. It records advanced, untreated HIV/AIDS and other infections, and says her health declined in hospital; the report adds detail to the circumstances surrounding her death.
The report lists AIDS as the cause of death, with chronic polysubstance use as a contributing factor. Toxicology found methamphetamine and fentanyl, and Chase was also diagnosed with a right thumb infection. After her death, a man claiming to be her boyfriend launched a fundraiser, but her longtime manager disputed his connection and said a trust account was available to cover costs.
In short
- Daveigh Chase died aged 35 after advanced, untreated HIV/AIDS.
- Toxicology found methamphetamine and fentanyl in her system.
- Her manager disputed a fundraiser launched by a man claiming to be her boyfriend.
Explained simply
Daveigh Chase was an American actress who appeared in films and television from a young age. She was best known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara in The Ring.
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system; without treatment, it can lead to AIDS, the advanced stage of infection. AIDS can leave a person vulnerable to serious infections, while substance use can add further health risks.
Chase’s death has also drawn attention to questions about who was authorised to speak for her and manage expenses after she died. Her longtime manager and a man who said he was her boyfriend gave conflicting accounts of their connection and how costs could be covered.