- A viral video revealed former Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase, who played Martin Qwerly, was living homeless on the streets of Los Angeles.
- Daniel Curtis Lee located Chase, shared an emotional embrace, bought him a hot meal and arranged a FaceTime reunion with former castmate Devon Werkheiser.
- Lee checked Chase into a hotel for shelter and said the move brings him closer to long-term treatment and reconnecting with family.
- Actor Shaun Weiss offered a detox center bed while Devon Werkheiser described Chase as sensitive and battling severe addiction.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The heartbreaking saga of a former Nickelodeon star living on the streets has taken a hopeful turn. After a viral video exposed the dire situation of Tylor Chase, his former costar has stepped in to save his old friend from the cold in a reunion that has moved fans to tears.
A Desperate Search Ends
Daniel Curtis Lee, known to millions as Cookie from the hit show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a powerful update. He managed to track down the 36-year-old Chase on the streets of Los Angeles just days after footage surfaced of the actor living in squalor.
After sharing an emotional embrace, Lee took Chase to a nearby pizza place to ensure he had a hot meal. While there, the pair connected via FaceTime with fellow cast member Devon Werkheiser, who played the title character Ned, bringing the old trio back together under tragic circumstances.
Safe From the Rain
The touching interaction ended with Lee checking Chase into a hotel room to keep him safe from the elements. Lee captioned the video stating that the hotel was secured and they are one step closer to long-term treatment. He also noted that Chase wants to livestream video games and asked fans for help making that happen.
Lee revealed that he also helped Chase connect with his father, stating that love is all we can really give people sometimes.
Rallying for a Friend
Lee is not the only one stepping up. Shaun Weiss, famous for his role in The Mighty Ducks, offered a bed at a detox facility and a place for long-term treatment. Devon Werkheiser expressed heartbreak, telling reporters that Tylor was a sensitive, sweet, and kind kid who is now facing an everyday uphill battle against severe addiction.
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