Daveigh Chase left the world mourning after her death this week at the age of 35. Reports suggest that the American actress died after battling with meningitis for nearly a month.
Despite being under treatment in a hospital, her condition worsened, reportedly leading to septic complications. The actress' sudden death has brought her GoFundMe campaign into the spotlight and the reason is quite shocking.
Chase's former manager has claimed that the campaign launched following the actress's death has nothing to do with her family or close friends. According to him, none of her close ones know the man behind the fundraiser.
Who Is The Fundraiser behind Daveigh Chase's GoFundMe Campaign?
TMZ reported that the fundraiser is a man named Roy Hernandez, who identified himself as Chase's boyfriend. In the description of the campaign, Hernandez confirmed meeting with Chase after she experienced a "painful falling out with her family". Reflecting on the reason why he launched the campaign, the man said that it was intended to provide the actress a "sense of home and peace in her final days".
What Did Daveign Chase's Former Manager Say?
Speaking with TMZ, Chase's former manager and longtime friend refuted the claims and urged the public not to contribute to the fundraiser. He said, "A man claiming to be Daveigh's boyfriend has launched a GoFundMe page purportedly on behalf of Daveigh and her family. Neither her family nor her close friends know who this person is. I can confirm Daveigh has a SAG trust account with more than enough funds to cover all medical and related expenses."
Hernandez had a response to the manager's claims, though. He clarified that the funds would be used to provide Chase with a "proper memorial".
Meanwhile, Chase's father is reportedly in touch with the hospital seeking to claim her body.
Daveign Chase's Filmography
Daveign Chase was best known for portraying Samara Morgan inThe Ring. She was also credited for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and Chihiro in the English-language version of Spirited Away.
Chase first grabbed the attention as a child actor and went on to frequently appear in several television shows and films. Her breakthrough role was in Donnie Darko, where she played Samantha Darko. Although Chase eventually stepped away from the spotlight, she remains culturally influential and widely recognised among animation and horror audiences globally.