3amCelebrity NewsThe Walt Disney CompanyDaveigh Chase, who was the original voice of Lilo in the Disney franchise Lilo & Stitch in the 2000s, has died at the age of 35 following a sudden health battle18:51, 17 Jun 2026A star of Lilo & Stich has died at the age of 35. The actress, who voiced the role of Lilo Pelekai in the 2002 Disney film and went on to play the character throughout much of the franchise, passed away on Tuesday following a sudden health battle.‌Roy Hernandez, whom Daveigh was in a relationship with before her death, told TMZ that she died of meningitis, having been been admitted to hospital earlier this month because of malnutrition.‌He also told the outlet that Daveigh, also known for her roles in Big Love, and Donnie Darko, had an "infection in her blood" that caused her to suffer from "septic issues," and ultimately led to her body shutting down.‌This is a breaking Showbiz news story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future on Google by simply by clicking this link .Article continues belowYou can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .You can sign up for Twitter/X alerts for breaking news here and follow us @MirrorCeleb for all the latest updates. Or keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures by following us on Facebook .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌The Walt Disney CompanyHospitals