A former child star from the hit film The Mighty Ducks has launched a public appeal to help a fellow Nickelodeon actor who was recently filmed appearing homeless on the streets of California.
Viral Video Sparks Concern for Former Nickelodeon Star
Shaun Weiss, who is best known for playing Goldberg in The Mighty Ducks franchise, has asked fans for assistance in locating Tylor Chase. The call to action came after Chase, aged 36, was spotted in a series of concerning viral clips filmed in Riverside, California. In the videos, the former actor, who starred in the series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, appeared dishevelled and confirmed he was living on the streets.
According to a report from TMZ, local authorities in Riverside are familiar with Chase's situation. Police stated they interact with him at least once per week, offering access to mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and temporary housing. However, it is reported that he consistently declines this support.
Weiss Mobilises Support and Offers a Lifeline
Weiss, 47, addressed the growing concern in a video posted to his Instagram on Monday, 23 December 2025. "I have received many messages about [Tylor Chase]," he said. The actor revealed he had reached out to his own network of contacts to arrange immediate help.
"We have a bed for him at a detox, and we have a place for him to go and get long-term treatment," Weiss stated emphatically. He explained that the primary obstacle is now physically finding Chase. "All we need to do now is find him. I'm not in Los Angeles, or I would go look for him myself," he added.
Weiss, who has been open about his own past struggles with drug addiction and his journey to recovery, made a direct plea to the public. He asked anyone near the La Sierra area of Riverside who could make face-to-face contact with Chase to send him a direct message via Instagram so help could be coordinated "in time for the holiday."
Co-Star Expresses Heartbreak and Calls for Compassion
Devon Werkheiser, who played the lead role of Ned in Ned's Declassified, also spoke out about his former colleague's plight. He described Chase as a "sensitive, sweet, and kind kid" and said seeing him in this state was "heartbreaking."
Werkheiser acknowledged the complex challenges at play, noting he hasn't seen Chase in nearly two decades. "Anyone who has dealt with severe addiction and deep mental health issues knows it's an unbelievably challenging situation if they don't want help," he told TMZ.
He also expressed a hope that people would stop filming and uploading videos of Chase online merely for views. Werkheiser's primary wish is that the exposure leads to a positive outcome: "My only hope is that from this exposure, someone with real understanding and resources can step in, get Tylor into treatment, and help him get back on track. We all want a happy ending."
The situation highlights the difficult transitions some former child actors face and the powerful sense of community that can emerge when those with shared experiences offer support. The search for Tylor Chase continues as efforts to provide him with professional help intensify.
