Daveigh Chase's autopsy report reveals tragic details about actress' health before her death at 35

According to the report, Daveigh Chase complained of headaches, weakness, confusion and right thumb pain before an unidentified bystander called 911
Before her death, Daveigh Chase's alleged boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial assistance (Getty Photos/Axel Koester)
Before her death, Daveigh Chase's alleged boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial assistance (Getty Photos/Axel Koester)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: New details have emerged about the death of Daveigh Chase, who died at the age of just 35.

‘The Ring’ star breathed her last on June 16, and later, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner determined her cause of death as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Daveigh Chase struggled with 'headache, weakness, confusion' before her death

Now, recently, Chase’s full autopsy report has been released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, which disclosed that she was found not in a good state in the back seat of a vehicle days before her death.

Actress Daveigh Chase attends the NYLON Magazine Music Issue Launch Party at The Roxy Theatre on May 30, 2012 in West Hollywood, Californi (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

The report also claimed that the former child actress struggled with “headache, weakness, confusion” and “right thumb pain” before a bystander called 911 for help, as per Page Six.

She was eventually admitted to the Los Angeles General Medical Center with “advanced HIV/AIDS with wasting, cryptococcus without meningitis, MRSA, and right thumb infection,” the report added.

Daveigh Chase’s alleged boyfriend claimed the actress had 'a difficult childhood'

Days before Chase’s death, a man named Roy Hernandez, claiming to be Chase’s boyfriend, launched a GoFundMe for her.

The person said, “Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life. Many people know her as a talented childhood actor from 'Lilo & 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 LA. When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved,” he explained.

Daveigh Chase attends HBO's 'Big Love' Season 5 Party at Directors Guild Of America on January 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Craig Barritt/WireImage)

Hernandez, however, mentioned that things went downhill for Chase after she 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. 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,” the man added.

Daveigh Chase’s manager blasts Roy Hernandez

But Chase's longtime manager John Ryan slammed the alleged boyfriend and the fundraising campaign.

Actress Daveigh Chase attends the NYLON Magazine Music Issue Launch Party at The Roxy Theatre on May 30, 2012 in West Hollywood, California (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

He stated, “Apparently, a man claiming to be her ‘boyfriend’ that none of us friends or her family has heard of has set up a GoFundMe on ‘her and her families behalf’ that he set her up as the organizer. I can confirm Daveigh has a trust account set up at SAG to cover all costs.”

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