Fans of Nickelodeon were heartbroken after recent videos went viral claiming that former child actor Tylor Chase, once a familiar face on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, is now living homeless in California. The shocking revelation has left longtime viewers stunned and sparked an online debate about the struggles many child stars face once the spotlight fades.
According to social media posts, Chase was spotted on the streets of Los Angeles, dressed in worn clothes and appearing drastically different from his days on television. The videos immediately drew emotional reactions from fans, with one person commenting, “Noooooo, this is so sad,” reflecting the overall heartbreak many felt seeing a once-promising actor in such circumstances.
From Rising Star to Troubled Adulthood
Tylor Chase is best remembered for his role as Martin Qwerly, the eccentric, talkative character on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, which aired from 2004 to 2007. The Nickelodeon sitcom followed the comedic adventures of Ned Bigby and his friends navigating the chaos of middle school. Although not the lead, Chase’s character quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his quirky personality and rapid-fire chatter. For many viewers, Martin Qwerly’s oddball charm was one of the show’s highlights, cementing Chase’s place in Nickelodeon’s history of beloved supporting characters.
Fast forward to today, and the contrast is startling. In early September, a TikTok user who goes by the handle lethallalli shared clips claiming to show Chase living on the streets. In one video, he even appeared to confirm his name to the camera. Shocked by his situation, lethallalli took it upon herself to help, creating a GoFundMe page to raise money for the now 36-year-old actor.
Online Efforts to Help
In her posts, lethallalli wrote that she showed Chase the video she had uploaded about him, and he seemed grateful. According to her, he was “so excited” when she offered to help him get a phone and connect him with online support. “He said he’ll appreciate any help, so I’ll be posting a GoFundMe for him shortly,” she explained.
The fundraiser quickly gained traction, collecting more than $1,200 as fans rallied in support of the former Nickelodeon star. Many netizens expressed sadness over his decline and praised the efforts to provide him some relief. Comments flooded social media, with users saying things like, “This breaks my heart,” while others reflected on how difficult life must have been for him after leaving Hollywood.
Concerns About His Health
However, not long after the fundraiser went viral, another layer of the story emerged. According to updates posted online, someone who allegedly knew Chase personally reached out to lethallalli. In a series of messages, the person—believed to be Chase’s mother—explained that financial help might not be what he needed most. Instead, she stressed that her son required medical attention.
“Yes, Tylor needs medical attention, not money,” the message reportedly read. “But he refuses it. I appreciate your effort, but money would not be a benefit to him.” The messages also revealed that Chase had been given phones multiple times before, but he lost them within days. “He can’t manage money or his meds by himself,” the texter added, painting a troubling picture of his current struggles.
These revelations shed light on a deeper issue—that Chase may be battling ongoing mental health challenges. Internet sleuths pointed to his old YouTube channel, where he had previously spoken about living with bipolar disorder. If true, this may explain why money and material items alone may not provide a lasting solution.
A Tragic Reminder of Hollywood’s Harsh Realities
The unfolding situation has left fans torn between compassion and concern. On one hand, the outpouring of love and financial support highlights how deeply audiences still care about the stars they grew up watching. On the other, it raises important questions about the long-term wellbeing of child actors and the lack of resources available to them once the cameras stop rolling.
For Chase, who once made millions of kids laugh as Martin Qwerly, his current struggles serve as a stark reminder of how quickly fame can fade and how easily vulnerable individuals can fall through the cracks. While fans continue to hope he will accept the medical support he needs, his story has already made an impact by bringing awareness to the challenges faced by former child stars navigating adulthood outside of Hollywood.
Whether through professional help or continued community support, many are rooting for Tylor Chase to find stability and healing. As one fan wrote online, “He gave us so many laughs as kids—we owe him our compassion now.”
