Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, best known for his role as Martin on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, has been hospitalised after a worrying viral video showed him appearing dishevelled and homeless on the streets of Riverside, California. The 36-year-old was recognised by fans who filmed him confirming his identity.
According to TMZ, Riverside police are familiar with Chase and interact with him weekly, offering mental health services, substance abuse treatment and temporary housing, which he has repeatedly declined. However, influencer Jake Harris posted on Instagram that Chase is now receiving medical attention and is being set on track for rehab.
Former child star Shaun Weiss, who played Goldberg in The Mighty Ducks, appealed for help locating Chase earlier this week. After he was found, Chase's Ned's Declassified co-star Daniel Curtis Lee took him for a meal and arranged a hotel room. Harris later debunked reports that Chase had trashed the room, stating management was not upset.
Devon Werkheiser, who starred alongside Chase in the sitcom, expressed heartbreak over the situation, calling Chase a 'sensitive, sweet, and kind kid.' He urged people to stop filming and uploading videos of Chase, hoping instead that someone with resources can step in to help him get treatment.
