It's with a heavy heart that I am sharing that Daveigh Chase, known for her roles as Lilo (Lilo and Stitch) and Chihiro (Spirited Away), as well as Samara (the Ring) and Samantha Darko (Donny Darko and S. Darko), passed away on June 16th.
In honor of her memory, I wanted to do a staff recommendation for the two movies of hers that resonated with me the most: Lilo and Stitch and Spirited Away.
Lilo and Stitch was a favorite in my house, being my sisters favorite Disney movie. So much so, that I could, and still can to a degree, quote the whole movie. It is one of my all time favorite Disney movies as well. It's a heartfelt movie that looking back does a good job of tackling the issues within it. As well as having a good dose of humor and action.
As for Spirited Away, this is one of the more well known and beloved Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli movies and won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003. This coming of age story is beautifully animated with wonderful music and a fun cast of characters. For me it was the first Studio Ghibli film I had seen, which lead to it becoming my favorite from the studio with Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle not too far behind. I would definitely say that Spirited Away is a must see.
My condolences goes out to Daviegh Chase's family, friends, and boyfriend. As well as fans of her work. She will be missed.
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