A CHILD star from the 1990s has admitted that he has been “struggling” recently.
Michael Ray Bower played the role of Eddie “Donkeylips” Gelfen in the hit Nickelodeon kids series Salute Your Shorts.
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And for his 50th birthday, Michael has made a plea to fans, asking for donations after struggling financially.
Last week, Michael took to Instagram to share a post about turning 50, with the actor saying he felt “blessed” to be hitting the milestone age.
Despite saying he was blessed, Michael added: “Although, I don’t honestly have a clear path of positive direction or see a perfect future all the times.”
He added how he felt “very proud” of his life and career, before gushing over all of the adventures he has experienced.
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“So Grateful I Am,” he added sweetly.
“If any one feels the need to bday gift a struggling human I would never deny that and I would always gift you something back somehow,” he added, making a plea to his followers.
Michael then shared his Paypal, Venmo and Cashapp, as well as including a link for fans to buy merchandise and his link to his Cameo page.
He added: “You all sometimes are the greatest gifts in my life and you did not know it. But I do.”
Signing off the post, Michael said that if anyone wanted to celebrate his birthday with him, they could direct message him or text him to go to the movies or out for dinner.
Fans were quick to flock to the comments section, with many saying they had sent him a gift via the ways in which he provided.
One person penned: “Gosh dang dude…. You look amazing for the big 5-0!”
Another added: “Wait a minute you’re 50 really you look younger than that in your 30s well happy birthday.”
While a third referred to the hit show he shot to fame on when they wrote: “Happy blessed birthday Donkey lips.”
Michael wasn’t too pleased with the Salute Your Shorts reference, replying with: “It’s Michael .. and ty.”
You all sometimes are the greatest gifts in my life and you did not know it. But I do.
Michael Ray Bower on his fans
The fan then replied back with: “My apologies I just love how you played the part of the character known as Donkey Lips.”
Michael shot to fame as Donkeylips in Salute Your Shorts, which was a sitcom created by Steve Slavkin.
The series aired on Nickelodeon from July 4, 1991 until September 12, 1992.
Salute Your Shorts focused on the life of young campers at the fictional Camp Anawanna.
The show was the second highest-rated cable television series with young kids between the ages of 6 and 11 in 1992.
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