"Stranded financially" or "Completely penniless" or "Lacking funds entirely"
In a surprising turn of events, Tommi Piper - the voice behind the beloved character Alf from the American sitcom of the same name - has found himself relying on a food bank for assistance. The 82-year-old actor, who has been struggling with a lack of acting jobs and voice-over work, as well as shrinking residuals, has been visiting the food bank in Oberschleißheim, Munich.
Piper lives alone in the house that now belongs to their son, and he pays only the utilities for this dwelling. His financial struggles have led him to consider alternative living arrangements like assisted living. However, he remains grateful for the roof over his head and the support he receives from his son.
Piper's wife, Angelika, passed away four years ago. Since then, he has been receiving a small pension and a small allowance from his son each month. Despite these financial constraints, Piper has not given up on his passion for writing. Two years ago, he started working on a book about his life with co-author Johannes Maria Brunner. The book, titled 'Ja, ich war Alf', has been finished but has been rejected by 40 publishers so far.
Despite the rejections, Piper remains hopeful and continues his search for a publisher. He expresses gratitude for the offer and the food provided by the food bank. He is welcomed warmly there and considers the people at the food bank to be very nice.
Piper's cleaning lady, who had to flee from Ukraine, is being helped by him. She accompanied him to the food bank on his latest visit. Piper is no longer ashamed to go to the food bank, as he finds it to be a significant help during his difficult time.
Despite the challenges he faces, Piper maintains a positive outlook. He is grateful for the support he receives and remains optimistic about the future. His resilience and determination serve as an inspiration to many.
