, June 18 -- American actor Daveigh Chase, best known for her chilling role as the ghostly figure Samara in 'The Ring' and as the voice of Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch', has died at the age of 35, her longtime manager confirmed.

Her manager John Ryan Jr. told BBC News that Chase died on Tuesday from complications linked to meningitis, which developed into a bloodstream infection and later sepsis. He also said she had earlier been hospitalised due to malnourishment.

Ryan, who worked with her for 15 years, described her as a private person who stayed away from Hollywood's spotlight. "She was the greatest. She loved cats," he said, adding that she often spent long periods at home in Las Vegas and preferred independent projects over big studio fi...