The actress, best known for her role as Bree in the ZOMBIES franchise, began her career as a child actor in 2006 and appeared in projects ranging from Curb Your Enthusiasm to American Vandal.
Admitted to Nashville's Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center on August 21, Parton passed away on August 25. Family members state the secrecy reflected her desire not to worry others.
The Heroes and Nashville star passed away shortly after traveling from Los Angeles to South Carolina. Her death follows a period of public reflection on child stardom and personal loss.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that actor Daveigh Chase died from AIDS. Records also identified chronic polysubstance use as a significant condition contributing to her death at age 35.