Daveigh Chase tragically passed away at 35 this week. Roy Hernandez, her boyfriend, confirmed the devastating news with fans, revealing that she had been battling meningitis and serious blood infections. The health issues eventually worsened and led to septic complications which caused her death.
As Chase’s friends and family continue to mourn her demise, people have grown curious about Roy Hernandez, his relationship with the actress and the GoFundMe campaign he launched after her death.
Who is Roy Hernandez?
As per Business Upturn, Roy Hernandez was Daveigh Chase’s boyfriend at the time of her death. Unlike Chase, Roy is not a popular name among cinephiles which is why not much is known about his personal life, except that he was dating Chase. The couple seemingly kept it all under wraps, avoiding media attention.
Roy came to the spotlight after Chase’s death on Tuesday from meningitis. He even launched a GoFundMe campaign in the days following her death which attracted significant attention online.
Why GoFundMe Campaign Is In News?
In the fundraiser description, Roy shared the actress’s personal struggles away from the spotlight. He described Chase as “a light” in his life and claimed that despite her success as a child star, she endured a difficult upbringing, family estrangement, bullying and safety concerns while living in Los Angeles.
Roy confirmed that Chase experienced a “painful falling out with her family” and said that he launched the campaign to provide the actress a “sense of home and peace in her final days”. Sharing details about her health challenges, he stated that the couple were hopeful while navigating difficult circumstances together.
However, the fundraiser soon became the subject of controversy after Chase’s former manager publicly refuted several claims made in the description. According to reports, the former manager questioned Hernandez’s comments about the actress’ relationship with her family. According to him, some details shared in the fundraiser did not accurately reflect the actress’s personal situation.
Daveigh Chase’s Career Journey
Daveigh Chase had built an impressive career in Hollywood. Many remember her as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s beloved animated hit Lilo & Stitch in 2002. Around the same time, she also gave her voice to Chihiro Ogino in the English-language version of the Oscar-winning Japanese animated film Spirited Away.
That same year, Chase portrayed Samara Morgan in The Ring. Her performance as the terrifying young girl in the horror classic earned widespread praise and even won her the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
One of her most notable television roles came in HBO’s acclaimed drama Big Love, where she played Rhonda Volmer. She appeared in 32 episodes across the show’s five-season run, becoming a familiar face to viewers of the series.
