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Child Star's $400K Estate: Homeless at Death
14 Jul
Summary
- Former child actress's estate valued at $400,000.
- She was unhoused at the time of her passing.
- Her mother is petitioning to administer the estate.
An estate valued at approximately $400,000 was left by a former child actress who died on June 16 in Los Angeles. Probate documents reveal she was unhoused at the time of her death. Her mother, Cathy Chase, has filed a petition with the Los Angeles court to be appointed administrator of the estate.
Cathy Chase is seeking authority under California's Independent Administration of Estates Act and has requested approval for a $400,000 bond. A hearing concerning the petition is set for August 12 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The filing indicates the actress was unmarried and childless, with her parents listed as survivors.
While a Chatsworth property is cited as her last known address, reports suggest she experienced periods of homelessness. The cause of death was officially listed as AIDS by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, with chronic polysubstance use as a significant condition. Her mother stated that an addiction developed after pain medication for a 2016 motorcycle accident.
The actress, who won an MTV Movie Award for best villain in "The Ring," also voiced Chihiro in "Spirited Away" and appeared on "Big Love." Directors of "Lilo & Stitch" shared a tribute following her passing.
