Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death revealed

Daveigh Chase recent sudden death left her fans in shock. Now, her cause of death is revealed.

According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, it is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS.

While a secondary cause of death is cited as chronic polysubstance use.

When Chase died, Roy Hernandez, her boyfriend, told TMZ that she had been suffering from meningitis and sepsis.

Her father, John David Schwallier, revealed an even more tragic revelation.

He told The New York Times that his daughter had been battling drug addiction since she was 13.

Even more shocking, prior to her death, Chase – according to her father – had been homeless.

The father-daughter duo did not share a cordial relationship for years.

In her last days, Chase reportedly had been in such a poor state that her boyfriend, Hernandez, had to set up a GoFundMe page.

“After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown L.A.”

“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.”

Chase had a bright career when she was young.

She voiced Lilo in the hit Disney animated movie Lilo & Stitch.

Then, the actress took a horror turn in The Ring, playing the ghost Samara Morgan.

In the end, Chase stepped away from Hollywood in 2016.