The mother of a former Nickelodeon star who was recently spotted on the streets of Los Angeles has shared a heartbreaking update about his situation. Tylor Chase, best known for playing Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified Survival Guide, sparked widespread concern after a viral TikTok showed him in a worrying state. Now 36, Chase also appeared in shows such as Everybody Hates Chris but stepped away from acting around 2011.
In recent years, he has spoken openly about mental health through poetry performances and a YouTube channel, prompting a wave of sympathy from fans who grew up watching him in the early 2000s. Following the viral video, a GoFundMe page was created to support Chase, but his mother later shut it down, explaining that financial donations would not help him. In messages shared online, she said he struggles to manage money and medication and needs medical care rather than cash support.
She added that while she has tried to help house him, substance abuse and mental health challenges have made the situation difficult. Police in Riverside, California, confirmed that Chase has been cooperative during their interactions and said it is unclear how long he may have experienced homelessness.
Chase has since spoken out himself, saying he is not currently homeless and has support from friends and family. He also revealed he is considering moving back to Georgia to explore housing assistance programs and reconnect with his father. The story has reignited discussion around the lasting struggles faced by some former child stars.