Spencer Pratt says Daveigh Chase should've been 'dragged' to rehab after actress died of AIDS

‘The Ring’ star was only 35 when she died on June 16
Spencer Pratt said Daveigh Chase died because nobody cared to take her to rehab (Craig Barritt/WireImage, Getty Images)
Spencer Pratt said Daveigh Chase died because nobody cared to take her to rehab (Craig Barritt/WireImage, Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Spencer Pratt has expressed his views on the untimely death of Daveigh Chase after it was revealed that her cause of death was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

‘The Ring’ star was only 35 when she died on June 16. Her manner of death has been determined as natural.

Spencer Pratt believes rehab would have saved Daveigh Chase

Now, Pratt has taken to X to weigh in on her death by writing, “This poor beautiful girl is dead because nobody was willing to drag her to rehab against her will.”



The reality star, 42, made the comment on Tuesday, June 30, while reposting an article by The New York Post with the headline, “Ghastly video shows 'Lilo & Stitch' actress Daveigh Chase wasting away on Skid Row months before death.”

Spencer Pratt is seen in watching the wildfire as it approaches his house on January 7, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Spencer Pratt is seen in watching the wildfire as it approaches his house on January 7, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California (MEGA/GC Images)

Daveigh Chase's death was first confirmed by her alleged boyfriend

Chase was reportedly living as a homeless person before her death. It was her alleged boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, who first confirmed her death and also claimed that she died of meningitis and a blood infection.

Hernandez even launched a fundraiser before the 'Lilo & Stitch' star died to get help with her medical and living expenses. He had reportedly written, “Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life... But behind the scenes, she’s faced more than her share of hardship.”

Daveigh Chase's fundraiser slammed by her ex-manager

But after the June 16 tragedy, the actress' former manager and longtime friend slammed the fundraiser and insisted, “A man claiming to be Daveigh's boyfriend has launched a GoFundMe page purportedly on behalf of Daveigh and her family. Neither her family nor her close friends know who this person is.”

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

“I can confirm Daveigh has a SAG trust account with more than enough funds to cover all medical and related expenses,” he added.

Daveigh Chase's mother could not believe her daughter's death news initially

Meanwhile, after Chase’s death, her mother Cathy claimed that she was “devastated”. 

She also revealed that initially she “thought it was fake news” but “then all of a sudden, it's all of these different legitimate sites had her name and I realized that it wasn't fake.”

“It felt like something inside of me squeezing all of the air out of me, and at the same time, it felt like I was exploding outwardly,” Cathy asserted.

Daveigh Chase arrives at the official launch party for the most anticipated video game of the year, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, at the Belasco Theatre on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California (Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Bethesda)
Daveigh Chase arrives at the official launch party for the most anticipated video game of the year, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, at the Belasco Theatre on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California (Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Bethesda)

The heartbroken mother also revealed that she got to see her daughter after years when she went to identify her body at the hospital on June 18. A chaplain also joined her.

“We were able to lay hands and pray. Technically, we were touching the glass, but it's as close as we could get, so we were able to lay hands and pray for her. It was a beautiful experience, and I feel very blessed, too, to have been able to share that with my daughter,” she added.

GET BREAKING U.S. NEWS & POLITICAL UPDATES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Taylor Swift teased Dakota Johnson about their weekly sleepovers and her habit of oversharing during the actress’s SNL monologue
14 hours ago
The scene has become one of 'Mean Girls' most enduring references, with October 3 turning into an unofficial holiday for fans of the movie
15 hours ago
Miranda Lambert recalled Dolly Parton's lasting influence and the advice she received from the country icon during their 2018 collaboration
16 hours ago
Martine Singer recalled the painful drive to the Reiners’ home and revealed how she is coping with the loss while continuing her work
17 hours ago
During the promotion of her recently released film 'Verity', Anne Hathaway revealed the names of her three childhood celebrity crushes
17 hours ago
John Leguizamo discusses reuniting with Matt Damon for the Daniels' upcoming film after starring together in 'The Odyssey'
18 hours ago
Kim Kardashian said she was largely single for five years following her 2021 split from Kanye West, aside from her brief romance with Pete Davidson
18 hours ago
Colin Farrell praised Taylor Swift’s creative process, saying watching her direct the music video was 'quite humbling' and 'very moving'
19 hours ago
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter announced daughter Fiona Lowe’s death, remembering her as a smart, creative girl who loved to dance
19 hours ago
Dakota Johnson said an intense scene left her passing out after she discovered she had a kidney infection while filming the psychological thriller
1 day ago