Daveigh Chase, the actress who originally voiced Lilo in Disney’s animated feature “Lilo & Stitch,” has died at age 35 in Los Angeles. Multiple outlets report that her death was confirmed by family and/or representatives in the days following her passing. According to information attributed to her father, John David Schwallier, Chase died in a hospital from complications including bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. Other reports cite illnesses and health complications in the period before her death, including accounts of declining health and hospital treatment.

Some outlets also mention that Chase had faced prolonged personal struggles involving drug use, homelessness, and malnourishment, based on statements from relatives and other sources. One outlet reports a coroner’s confirmation that AIDS was involved, though it is presented alongside other medical details in the wider reporting. Coverage also notes Chase’s earlier fame as a child star and her broader television and film work, along with tributes from fans and media connected to the “Lilo & Stitch” franchise. Her death is widely reported as occurring earlier this month.