Daveigh Chase passes away at 35; funding page set up by her alleged boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, was claimed to be false by her former manager. (Credit: YouTube)
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death, reader’s discretion is advised.‘Lilo and Stitch’ actress Daveigh Chase passed away earlier this week because of complications arising from meningitis. The news of her passing sent shockwaves across the industry, as her partner at the time, Roy Hernandez, revealed the news to the world. However, as per the latest updates, new allegations have surfaced about Hernandez, which state that the actress’ family did not even know who he was.
Daveigh Chase’s former manager claims the family did not know Roy Hernandez
TMZ recently reported on a statement made by Chase’s former manager, who has claimed that her family does not know who Roy is. The claims were made following a funding page made by Hernandez. On the funding page, he had called Chase the “light of his life”, and had further written that “After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown LA. 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.”Following this, her former manager stated, “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.” They added that the man is only claiming to be her partner; however, no one from her life is aware of who he is, and they urged people not to donate to the page.In response to this, as per the reports, Roy stated that he would use the money to give her the proper memorial that she deserves.
About Daveigh Chase’s passing
In his funding page, Hernandez had provided more details about her passing, sharing that she had developed a lot of blood infections in the last few days. 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.”
About Daveigh Chase
Chase was a well-known actress in the industry and had worked on some big-budget projects. She was best known for her roles in films and other projects such as ‘Lilo and Stitch’, as well as ‘Donnie Darko’, ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Big Love’, ‘Rings’, ‘American Romance’, ‘Dead Silence’, ‘The Only Witness’, and many others. The actress had stayed away from the entertainment industry for quite some time, and over the years, it had been reported that she had a few run-ins with the law.
