A generation of fans grew up hearing her voice.

Now the actress who helped bring some of animation's most beloved characters to life is gone far too soon.

WHAT HAPPENED

Daveigh Chase, the former child star known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and Chihiro in the English dub of Spirited Away, has died at the age of 35. Multiple outlets reported her death on June 17.

According to reports citing her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, Chase died from complications related to meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis. She had reportedly been hospitalized in Los Angeles earlier this month.

WHAT HER CAREER SHOWS

Voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch (2002).

• Voiced Chihiro in the English version of Spirited Away.
• Played Samara Morgan in The Ring.
• Appeared in Donnie Darko and the HBO series Big Love.
• Was one of the most recognizable child actors of the early 2000s.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Many child stars become part of people's lives without ever meeting them.

For millions of fans, Chase was the voice of childhood memories, from Disney adventures to Studio Ghibli classics and horror films that became cultural landmarks.

Her death is also a reminder of how quickly serious illnesses such as meningitis and sepsis can become life-threatening, even in younger adults.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

Fans across social media have been sharing tributes, with many remembering her work as Lilo, Chihiro, and Samara.

Her performances remain part of some of the most influential films of the early 2000s and will continue to be discovered by new audiences for years to come.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

When and where memorial services may be held.

• Whether her family will release a public statement.
• Additional medical details surrounding her final illness.