Key Takeaways

  • John Schwallier honors his late daughter on her 36th birthday.
  • He expresses sorrow over limited memories due to estrangement.
  • Daveigh Chase passed away at 35 from health complications.
  • Her mother is currently managing her estate.

Heartfelt Tribute

On what would have been Daveigh Chase’s 36th birthday, her father, John Schwallier, shared an emotional message reflecting on his daughter’s life. “Every day I am thinking about her constantly,” he told World Signal Post.

Estrangement and Memories

Schwallier expressed his pain over the limited photographs he has of Daveigh, stating that the only images he possesses are those he found online. He claimed that her mother, Cathy, kept him away from her throughout the years. Cathy currently holds the actress’s remains and is seeking to be named the administrator of Daveigh’s estate, valued at $400,000.

Tragic Circumstances

Reflecting on his daughter’s passing, Schwallier remarked, “She was taken from this life way too early.” Daveigh died on June 16 at the age of 35 after suffering from meningitis and severe blood infections that led to septic shock. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later confirmed that her death was attributed to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and polysubstance use disorder.

Longing for Connection

Schwallier noted that he hadn’t seen Daveigh in person since she was about six years old, although they maintained phone contact as she grew up. “I had an empty feeling inside for not being with her for all these years,” he shared.

Final Resting Place

After her death, Daveigh’s body was cremated, and her ashes were sent to her mother, Cathy, whose home in Chatsworth, California, is now her final resting place. Daveigh was known for her roles in films like “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring.” In her later years, she reportedly struggled with addiction, living in Downtown Los Angeles’s skid row.

Efforts for Help

Following the news of her death, her longtime manager, John Ryan, revealed that he and Daveigh’s stepsister had been trying to locate her for over a year in hopes of providing her with assistance. Ryan mentioned that he had seen a video showing Daveigh in distressing condition shortly before her passing.