Daveigh Chase Felt Mom Was Taking Advantage Of Her Finances, 'She Filed For Legal Emancipation...'
Daveigh Chase's manager made some bombshell revelations about the actress's relationship with her mother.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleFormer child star Daveigh Chase’s sudden death at the mere age of 35 left many unanswered questions. Daveigh, who was best known for voicing 'Lilo' in Disney's Lilo & Stitch, bid adieu to the world on June 16, 2026. According to reports, the actress passed away from meningitis and a blood infection.
Daveigh Chase felt her mom was putting her physical and mental well-being at risk
Now, Daveigh Chase’s friend and former business manager, John Ryan, is weighing in on her parents’ legal battle over the actress’ USD 400K estate. According to TMZ, Ryan filed a declaration opposing Cathy Chase's bid to be appointed as the administrator of Daveigh's estate. In the legal document, he said that the actress was estranged from her father when her parents divorced and later filed for a legal emancipation from her mother.
Ryan also claimed that Daveigh believed that her mother was taking advantage of her finances, putting her physical and mental well-being at risk. Ryan helped Daveigh connect with business professionals who could assist her with the emancipation process. As per the court documents, Ryan revealed:
“I am aware from my conversations with Daveigh that in the mid-2000s, she filed for legal emancipation from her mother. At that time, Daveigh told me that she wanted to take this action because she believed that her mother was taking advantage of Daveigh’s finances and putting Daveigh’s physical and mental well-being at risk. Thereafter, I introduced Daveigh to a few professionals that I believed may be able to assist her in the legal emancipation process.”
Daveigh’s mother, Cathy, is currently challenging her ex-husband John David Schwallier’s claim that the actress was emancipated from her. As per the court documents filed on August 19, 2026, Cathy does not concede that her daughter ever filed for or obtained a declaration of emancipation. Cathy also claimed that she had no knowledge of any such proceeding and had never been served with the required notice.
Daveigh Chase’s estate battle
Daveigh Chase’s estate battle began after The Ring star's death. Her manner of death was ruled natural, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that the primary cause of Daveigh’s death was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Ever since her death, Daveigh’s USD 400,000 estate became the subject of a legal dispute.
After her death, Daveigh’s mother filed to be appointed as the administrator of the actress’s estate. However, her father opposed the request and nominated Megan Boling, a licensed professional fiduciary, to serve as administrator.
Daveigh Chase was known for her work in Lilo & Stitch and The Ring. She was last seen in the independent films Jack Goes Home and American Romance, and afterward, she stepped away from the limelight. In 2017, Daveigh stopped interacting with fans online. Instead, she decided to live a private life away from the entertainment world.
According to Daveigh’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, the actress was hospitalized due to several malnutrition issues, but the doctors found that she had multiple serious infections, such as meningitis and bloodstream infections. These infections eventually caused sepsis, a life-threatening condition. It led to rapid organ failure.
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