The Ring star, Daveigh Chase, tragically passed away at 35. Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, confirmed the devastating news of her untimely demise. Daveigh began her acting career with minor roles in TV. Daveigh got her breakthrough in 1998 when she bagged the lead role as the voice of a Hawaiian girl, ‘Lilo Pelekai’, in the Disney animated feature, Lilo & Stitch. Amid this, people have grown curious about the man, Roy Hernandez, who stayed with Daveigh in her final moments. Well, we’ve got you covered.
Who is Daveigh Chase’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez?
Daveigh Chase’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, stayed largely out of the public eye. He became known to people after he started a GoFundMe campaign for Daveigh. Roy mentioned on Daveigh’s GoFundMe page that the Ring actress was a light in his life. Roy added that when they met, he had promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Giving a rare glimpse into their low-key relationship, Roy wrote:
“Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life. When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Together, we found moments of happiness and hope.”
Daveigh Chase’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, revealed an unheard facet about her childhood
In Daveigh’s GoFundMe page, her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, who stayed away from the limelight, revealed that Daveigh had a difficult childhood. He mentioned that the 35-year-old American actress had a painful fallout with her family. Roy added that the Ring actress was bullied and struggled hard to find safety. He wrote, “Many people know her as a talented childhood actor from ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Spirited Away,’ and ‘Donnie Darko.’ But behind the scenes, she’s faced more than her share of hardship. After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown LA.”
Daveigh Chase was diagnosed with meningitis
Roy Hernandez revealed that his girlfriend and actress, Daveigh Chase, was diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. He mentioned that the doctors had said that Daveigh had little time. Daveigh Chase’s GoFundMe page revealed her final wish before her untimely death. Roy wrote:
“Recently, everything changed. Daveigh was diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left. All she ever wanted was a place where we could live together, feel safe, and be happy. Now, more than ever, I want to give her that sense of home and peace in her final days.”
Tributes pour in for Daveigh Chase
Shortly, heartbreaking news of Daveigh Chase surfaced online, and netizens paid their heartfelt tribute to her. A user wrote, “Gone too soon, she will be missed! Fly high.” Another user commented, “It looks like the voice of Lilo will be joining the voices of Jumba and Councilwoman in paradise.” Another comment can be read as:
“We are heartbroken to share the very sad news that Daveigh Chase, the unforgettable voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has passed away at the age of 35, according to reports, after battling meningitis and an infection in her blood, and this is one of those losses that really hits hard because her voice was part of so many childhood memories, especially for those of us who grew up watching Lilo learn about family, love, friendship, feeling different, and still being loved just the way she was. Thank you, Daveigh Chase, for being part of our childhood, our memories, and our hearts. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.”
Pic credit: Daveigh Chase/IG, Daveigh Chase’s GoFundMePage, Getty
Rest in peace, Daveigh Chase.
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