Daveigh Chase's June 16 tragic death has reopened old family wounds, with the actress' parents now at odds over what should happen next.
While the medical examiner confirmed the former child star died from complications related to AIDS and chronic polysubstance use, the aftermath has become just as heartbreaking.
As her father reacts to the official findings and vows to fight for her ashes, her mother is sharing painful memories of the years she spent desperately searching for the daughter she never stopped calling her "Sunshine."
Daveigh Chase's father, John Schwallier, admitted he was left speechless when he learned the official cause of his daughter's death.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, he revealed, "I'm not surprised," after being informed that the actress died from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and complications related to chronic polysubstance use.