Roy Hernandez, who identified himself as Chase’s boyfriend, has launched a GoFundMe fundraising campaign in her name.
A dispute over the personal life of the late actress Daveigh Chase has arisen in the days following her death this week from meningitis, which led to sepsis, at the age of 35.
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Roy Hernandez, who identified himself as Chase’s boyfriend, initially confirmed her death on June 16 and launched a GoFundMe fundraising campaign in her name. However, Chase’s former manager said so TMZ that the actress’s family does not recognize Hernandez and has no knowledge of his relationship with her.
Chase’s family is asking the public not to donate to the fundraiser. Her father has been in direct contact with the hospital to claim her body, according to TMZ.
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Friends and relatives of the late actress have expressed considerable skepticism about Hernandez’s claims. Chase’s former manager, who also described herself as a close friend, said people close to Chase have questioned the legitimacy of the GoFundMe campaign launched in her name.
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Daveigh Chase’s former manager claims the family do not know her partner
In a conversation with TMZsaid Chase’s former manager, “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 that Daveigh has a SAG trust account with more than enough funds to cover all medical and related expenses.”
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Hernandez stated on the fundraising page that he met Chase after what he described as a “painful clash” between the actress and her family. He said he launched the campaign to give her a “sense of home and peace in her final days.”
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He also revealed that Chase had been hospitalized for malnutrition earlier in June, weeks before her condition worsened and she later died from meningitis complications.
“Feeling of home and peace in the last days”
The text to GoFundMe the post reads: “Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life. Many people know her as a talented childhood actress from ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Spirited Away,’ and ‘Donnie Darko.’ But behind the scenes, she has faced more than her share of adversity.”
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Hernandez described Chase as having endured a “difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family,” writing that she had been bullied and struggled to find stability in downtown Los Angeles.
“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,” he wrote.
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“Recently everything changed. Daveigh was diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. Her condition has become critical and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left.”
He added: “All she ever wanted was a place where we could live together, feel safe and be happy. Now, more than ever, I want to give her that sense of home and peace in her final days.”
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Hernandez said, “I understand we’re all going through things, but if you can help, I’d really appreciate it. And if you can just say a prayer, I’ll take it, too. Thank you for considering helping us in this difficult time.”
Chase was best known for her portrayal of Samara Morgan in The ringher voice work as Lilo in Lilo and Stitchand her performance as Chihiro in the English language version of Spirited away.
