DAVEIGH CHASE, THE ETERNAL SAMARA FROM "THE CALLED" AND VOICE OF LILO IN "LILO & STITCH", DIES AT 35

The world of cinema and television received with sadness the news of the death of American actress Daveigh Chase, immortalized for playing the frightening Samara Morgan in the classic horror film "The Ring" and for voicing the protagonist of the animation "Lilo & Stitch". The artist passed away at the age of 35, ending a career marked by roles that won generations of fans. According to information released by international vehicles, Daveigh Chase died last Tuesday, June 16th. The cause of death was a combination of meningitis and a serious blood infection that progressed to sepsis, causing multiple organ failure. The information was confirmed by Roy Hernandez, the actress's boyfriend. According to reports, the actress has been facing health problems in recent weeks. She had been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital at the beginning of the month after experiencing severe malnutrition. His health condition deteriorated rapidly after the infections emerged, leading to complications considered critical by doctors. Daveigh Chase became known worldwide in 2002 when she played Samara Morgan, the mysterious girl with long hair who terrified millions of viewers in the film "The Ring". The character became one of the greatest icons of modern horror, being remembered to this day for her frightening appearance coming out of a television. Her performance received huge recognition and earned her the award for Best Villain at the MTV Movie Awards. In the same period, the actress also won over children by lending her voice to Lilo Pelekai, protagonist of the Disney animation "Lilo & Stitch". The success was so great that she continued to participate in the sequels and animated series based on the film. In addition, Daveigh was also the voice of Chihiro in the English version of the award-winning Japanese feature film "Spirited Away", one of the most important animations in the history of cinema. His career began when he was still a child. Her television debut took place in 1998, in the series "Sabrina, Feiticeira's Apprentice". In the following years, she participated in several popular productions, including "Plantão Médico (ER)", "Charmed", "CSI", "Cold Case" and other successful series on North American television. In cinema, in addition to "The Ring", Daveigh Chase has built a respectable filmography. Among her best-remembered works are "Donnie Darko", where she played Samantha Darko, "Beethoven 5", "Mercy", "Jack Goes Home", "American Romance" and appearances in other suspense and drama productions. She was also featured on the HBO series "Big Love", where she played Rhonda Volmer for several years. Despite the enormous success achieved in her childhood and adolescence, the actress's last years were marked by personal challenges. Reports released by people close to him indicate that Daveigh faced family difficulties, financial problems and issues related to his emotional and social stability. Her boyfriend even created a fundraising campaign to help her during her medical treatment, describing the actress as a person who faced several adversities throughout her life. The news of his death caused great commotion among fans of different generations. While many remember her as the scary Samara from "The Ring", others highlight her participation in productions that marked the childhood of millions of people, especially "Lilo & Stitch" and "Spirited Away". With a career that began very early and characters that became part of global popular culture, Daveigh Chase leaves an important legacy in cinema, television and animation. Her portrayal of Samara continues to be considered one of the most memorable in the history of horror films, while her voice will remain forever associated with the charismatic Lilo, a character who won the hearts of children and adults around the planet.