Medical Examiner Says Daveigh Chase, 35, Died of AIDS and Chronic Polysubstance Use
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Updated · Us Weekly · Jun 29
Medical Examiner Says Daveigh Chase, 35, Died of AIDS and Chronic Polysubstance Use
3 articles · Updated · Us Weekly · Jun 29
Summary
Los Angeles medical examiner records list Daveigh Chase’s cause of death as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, with chronic polysubstance use noted as another significant condition; she died in a hospital and the death was ruled natural.
TMZ had reported June 17, citing boyfriend Roy Hernandez, that Chase died a day earlier after battling meningitis, blood infections and sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection.
Hernandez had launched a GoFundMe before her death, saying her condition had turned critical and seeking help; after she died, he said the money would go toward her memorial.
The fundraiser drew a public dispute when former manager John Ryan questioned Hernandez’s identity and said Chase had a SAG trust account sufficient to cover medical costs.
Chase was best known for Donnie Darko, Lilo & Stitch, The Ring and HBO’s Big Love, before largely leaving public life after her final screen role in 2016.