A former child star who claims he "self-canceled" is asking fans for financial help after falling behind on several bills as his sixth baby is due to arrive.
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Brandon "Bug" Hall, best known for playing Alfalfa in the 1994 film The Little Rascals, recently launched a GoFundMe after settling in rural Arkansas.
"It's now six years since I self-cancelled, and I have avoided doing one of these in all that time," the former child star, who told the Daily Mail earlier this year that he took a vow of poverty, wrote. "I always said this was my choice, and so I didn't want to offload the glorious burden of it unless there was no other choice. Well here we are."
The Stupids actor detailed how his family had settled into their sprawling 80-acre property, but had failed to pay several bills as they prepared for life off the grid. With his sixth child expected soon, Hall pleaded with fans to help him reach the finish line.
"We're all overjoyed to be where we are, and we're even enjoying roughing it, but baby six is less than a month away, and I really need some help getting the last few things buttoned up beforehand," the 41-year-old explained.
"I'm no more deserving than anyone else, but I ask in your charity that you help where you can," he went on to add.
Brandon "Bug" Hall Claimed He Took a Vow of Poverty Earlier This Year
Earlier this year, the Alfalfa actor told the Daily Mail that he had adopted a "radical Catholic extremist" lifestyle after leaving Hollywood in 2020. He told the outlet that he had also given away most of his belongings and savings, planning to live a life that required little financial support.
Meanwhile, the former child actor's fundraiser comes after his reported April arrest in Ohio for failing to appear in court. Hall reportedly missed a December 31, 2024, court date related to an October 29, 2024, traffic citation for driving without liability insurance.
As for the GoFundMe, the former child actor, who also appeared on TV shows like Charmed and Cold Case, set the goal at a somewhat modest $2,000.
As of this writing, the fundraiser has racked up over $10,000 across 134 donations.
