Actress Daveigh Chase Dead at 35 ... Starred in 'The Ring,' Voiced Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch'

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Daveigh Chase -- the former child actress -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

The actress' boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, tells TMZ ... Daveigh died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down.

We're told Daveigh had been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month because of malnutrition.

'The Ring' Star Busted Cruising in Stolen Beemer

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Daveigh Chase, the creepy little well girl from "The Ring," just got herself in a hole, 'cause she was busted for joyriding in a car that was reported stolen ... TMZ has learned.

Chase was a passenger in a BMW cops pulled over Tuesday around 10 AM in Hollywood. After they quickly ran the plates, the whip popped up as stolen.

Law enforcement sources tell us even though Daveigh wasn't driving she was booked for driving in a car without owner's consent ... which is a felony. The driver was booked for the same thing. We're told it's unclear who stole the car, but cops are investigating.

Daveigh -- who's also the voice of Disney's Lilo from "Lilo & Stitch" -- is currently in jail on $25,000 bail. We've reached out to her reps ... so far no word back.

'The Ring' Star Daveigh Chase Questioned by Cops in Death Investigation

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Daveigh Chase got busted after rushing a dying man to the hospital -- but her arrest has nothing to do with his death ... well, almost nothing.

Daveigh, the voice of Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," dumped the guy outside an L.A. hospital in the wee hours of Feb. 15, and immediately bounced ... according to our law enforcement sources. He was pronounced dead after hospital staffers found him.

We're told someone told police Daveigh had been hanging out with the guy in the hours before his death. When cops ran her name, they found an outstanding warrant, and arrested her early Wednesday.

Our sources say Daveigh -- who was also the creepy chick in "The Ring" -- is NOT a suspect in the man's death. We're told cops are treating it as a possible overdose, and Daveigh says she was merely trying to get him help at the hospital.

Scary Girl in "The Ring" 'MEMBA HER?!

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Daveigh Chase is best known for playing the eerie little girl Samara in the 2002 film "The Ring." Guess what she looks like now!

"JERSEY SHORE" GIRLS GO GLAM

WITH SHIRTLESS MODELS

The girls of "Jersey Shore" are rocking a more glamorous look in the new issue of YRB Magazine -- and ditching The Situation's abs for the buff bods of some sexy male models!

Snooki, Sammi and Deena all took part in the photo shoot done by celebrity photographer and "The A-List: New York" star Mike Ruiz, where they traded their regular Ed Hardy gear for evening wear.

The issue hits newsstands tomorrow, but you can check out the interview over at YRBMagazine.com.

Casey Anthony

SURFACES IN OHIO:

THE FIRST PHOTOS

Casey Anthony was hanging out in Ohio this past weekend ... and now new photos -- the first since her release from jail -- have surfaced showing the 25-year-old hiding in plain sight during a mid-day shopping trip.

Casey was photographed on Sunday -- trying to blend in by wearing an Ohio State University baseball cap, a tight-fitting top and glasses as she walked around town ... stopping at an Old Navy to check out some dresses.

Anthony has several relatives who live in Ohio -- but it's unclear if she has spent time them. Sources extremely close to Anthony tell us she has been bouncing around the country ever since her release from jail after being acquitted of murdering her daughter.

Next stop -- no one seems to know.

However, TMZ broke the story ... Casey intends to seek treatment for mental issues. No word on where and when that will happen.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

TURNS 50!

Happy Birthday Mr. President!

President Barack Obama turns 50-years-old today, but he started the celebrations last night at a fundraiser in Chicago -- where Jennifer Hudson, OK Go and Herbie Hancock all performed.

As for his plans today, he'll be returning to Washington to have a party with friends and family, including daughter Malia, who's returning home from camp for the occasion.

George Clooney, Susan Boyle, Heather Locklear and even little Cindy Brady -- check out the gallery above to see which big stars also turned (or will turn) 50 this year!

CASEY ANTHONY'S PARENTS

TROPICAL VACATION ...

WHAT'S THE PORPOISE??

Just 4 days after Casey Anthony was released from jail ... her parents were kickin' it in the Bahamas ... and went swimming with dolphins -- and for once, there's hard evidence to back up the story.

George and Cindy Anthony went swimming at Dolphin Cay at the Atlantis resort on July 21 ... and spent all sorts of quality time smiling and making kissy faces with a dolphin named Hercules.

As for Casey ... we're told she was not part of the tropical vacation -- but as TMZ first reported, she did enjoy a Corona minutes after she was released from the pokey.

Life after a murder trial sure is relaxing.

CELEBRITY STYLE

STARS WHO DON'T DRESS THEIR AGE

80s divas Debbie Gibson and Tiffany reappeared today on “Good Morning America,” wearing clothes fit for a teenager!

Age-inappropriate wardrobes aren't necessarily a new thing in Hollywood though, with women in their 40s and 50s dressing like 18-year-olds -- and vice versa!

Check out which other stars need to mature their wardrobe -- and two who should dress like the teens they really are.

CELEBRITY SQUARES

GUESS WHO!

Can you piece the celebrity parts together to guess which stars are behind the squares?

Well Wishes!

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The 20-year-old was spotted recently at a fashion event, looking swell.

Chase was born in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Daveigh was in one episode of "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch."