India, July 1 -- Daveigh Chase's father has expressed a heartfelt reaction following the actress's untimely passing. The former child star, renowned for her roles in The Ring and as the voice of Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, passed away on June 16 at the age of 35.

A report from the medical examiner released on Monday identified AIDS as the cause of death. Additionally, "chronic polysubstance use" was noted as a significant factor contributing to her demise.

In an interview with The New York Post, Chase's father, John Schwallier, stated that her cause of death "doesn't surprise" him. He mentioned that the family had already recognized that the former child star had distanced herself from her close-knit circle and struggled with substance abuse...