Child actor Daveigh Chase has sadly died at the age of just 35 after battling meningitis, her partner has confirmed. Roy Hernandez confirmed to TMZ that Daveigh died on June 16 after battling both meningitis and a blood infection that causes sepsis. She was best known as the voice of Lilo in Disney cartoon Lilo and Stitch, as well as Chihiro Ogino in Spirited Away. She also appeared in everything from The Ring to Donnie Darko.

On a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her medical bills before her death, Daveigh's boyfriend wrote: "Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life. Many people know her as a talented childhood actor fromLilo & Stitch, Spirited Away and Donnie Darko, but behind the scenes, she’s faced more than her share of hardship.

"After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown L.A. 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 added: "Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left

“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.”

The post concluded: "I understand we all go through things, but if you can help, I will be really grateful for anything. And if you can only give a prayer, I will take that too. Thank you for considering helping us during this difficult time.”

Daveigh's last on-screen appearance came in 2016's American Romance.

She admitted in 2009: “I just want to make something that I love and people will respect. I want to do things that will change someone’s life, not something they’ll forget about tomorrow.”