Matthew ‘Stymie’ Beard
Once the show ended, Stymie had some issues with the law on several occasions. The actor played a young con artist on The Little Rascals and was always quick with a clever scheme to get the gang out of trouble. Even after his stunt on Our Gang ended, Beard got more work as an actor. He landed minor roles in a few movies and TV shows alongside stars like Bette Davis and Henry Fonda. However, the actor ended up spending his early adulthood in and out of jail. Eventually, he was able to beat his demons and return to acting. A lot of times, he’d travel and give lectures to kids about the importance of staying on the right path. In 1981, he passed away at age 56 after he had complications from a stroke. He was buried wearing his signature derby hat.
Matthew ‘Stymie’ Beard
Norman ‘Chubby’ Chaney
Between 1929 and 1931, “Chubby” appeared in multiple movies from the Our Gang series. He was known for his big personality and soon became a fan-favorite. Chaney and his family decided he wouldn’t pursue an acting career after he left the show. He went back to Baltimore when he learned in public school and did well in his studies. Sadly, Chubby’s weight was a serious health issue. It was a result of a glandular problem, leading to more and more weight gain over time. Before surgery, he weighed 300 pounds while being only 4’7. The surgery helped him lose 160 pounds, but shortly after, he died of myocarditis. He was only 21 years old.
Norman ‘Chubby’ Chaney
