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'Growing Pains' Actor Andrew Koenig Missing, Possibly Suffering From Depression

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 21st 2010 10:05PM

Police and worried loved ones are searching for actor Andrew Koenig, best known for playing "Boner" on 'Growing Pains,' who went missing in Vancouver a week ago.

Koenig, 42, was last seen on Feb. 14 and missed his flight out of the Olympic host city two days later, according to a statement from TV host Dave Holmes on MaximumFun.org. Authorities are searching for the actor, who has recently been working as a camera operator on the comedy podcast, 'Never Not Funny.'

Andrew's father is Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the 'Star Trek' series and films. The elder Koenig told PEOPLE he received a note from Andrew on February 16, but it did nothing to alleviate his concerns.

"He sounded despondent," said Walter. "Nobody has seen this [note] but my wife and I."

According to TMZ, Walter and Andrew's mother Judy described their son as "suffering from depression" and "not doing good" in the days before he disappeared. Regarding the depression that may have prompted his son's disappearance, Walter told PEOPLE, "I think it's something that has been a part of his makeup for a long time. There's no single trauma. There's no episode. There's nothing of that nature."

"He went to visit some friends in Toronto and after there, he went to Vancouver," explained his father. "It's a place where he felt very comfortable. He lived there for a few years."

While in Vancouver, he was staying with burlesque artist Jenny Magenta, who took to Facebook on Friday to ask for help in finding Koenig. Numerous celebrity friends have used social media to aid the search, including Sarah Silverman, Alyssa Milano and Felica Day. Comedian Joel McHale wrote, "No joke, here. Soup family friend Andrew Koenig missing in Vancouver."

One-time colleague Lance Miccio told TMZ he contacted Koenig about a possible project two weeks ago but Koening announced that he was "not going to work anymore."

Andrew's most recent role was 2008's 'InAlienable,' written and directed by his dad. For four years, Koenig played Mike Seaver's affable best friend Richard "Boner" Stabone on 'Growing Pains.' He was written off the show in 1989 when "Boner" signed up for the Marine Corps. Watch a clip from that episode:

Anyone with knowledge of Koenig's whereabouts is being asked to contact Det. Raymond Payette of the Vancouver PD at 604-717-2534.

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Sunday 21 February

By Robert

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"He looks like a decent person"????? He looks like a deranged crackhead.

Sunday 21 February

By C You

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Dumb-Ass !

Sunday 21 February

By Robert

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David S. , you're a lowlife. I'm hoping you go missing soon.

Sunday 21 February

By yaya

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I hope he is found, it's ashame when family has to suffer this way. It doesn't matter if he's a young child or an adult , he still someone's son' brother' or father that is missing 'it's no laughing matter. God's speed for his family in finding him.

Sunday 21 February

By Christina

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Andrew Koenig, 'Boner' on 'Growing Pains,' Is Missing
Who Wouldnt Laugh At That Story Title
I Think They Need To Change It
Lmao Lol

Monday 22 February

By gail

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my gosh, all I saw was "Boner" and "growing pains", I am a female but the title was causing me pain...

Monday 22 February

By Jon

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I hope that putting as much info out there will help him be found alive, along with all the missing people. The more info out there can only help.
As John Walsh would say..." Remember, you can make a difference "
GOD BLESS

Wednesday 24 February

By Aaron

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This truly America, the home of the nosey and idiots!

Monday 22 February

By Jensee

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I had NO idea that he was Walter's son. I truly hope they find him well. No one should wander around in despair.

Monday 22 February

By spike

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Well I hope the guy is ok,but ;it just goes to show fame and fortune does not buy happiness,you have to have it in you already.Where ever you are,whatever you're doing,strive to be happy

Monday 22 February

By Meat Monkey

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They say having a Boner for more than 4 hours should be reported, let alone since 1989...

Monday 22 February

By billlesd

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I hope they find the young man alive and well. What a terrible worry for his family.. I am a fan of Star Trek and always enjoyed seeing his Dad onscreen. I wish them good luck.

Monday 22 February

By Manic_germanic

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The flip side of depression, mania... He's probably having the time of his life spending money, having sex or he got a 5150 placed on him and he's under observation.

Monday 22 February

By bob gomez

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Let me guess hes probaly pissed away all his money and probaly signed away any possible re-run sindication money for a eight ball. Do all of us working class a favor stay missing

Monday 22 February

By Hart Family

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I'm not familiar with "Growing Pains", but am with "Star Trek" and Chekov. I hope everything turns out okay for the Koeneg family. God Bless.

Monday 22 February

By nena

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you know just like me we are all full of b-s with nothing to do lol

Monday 22 February

By Jennie

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I hope he is ok. So awful reading people making light of this situation, unless one has gone thru serious depression you have no idea how horrible it can be, and yes it is a killer. It had nothing to do with him being a child star or other stupid remarks, it is a disease. My thoughts are with him and his loved ones, please let him be found and get him help.

Monday 22 February

By kat

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I can't not believe people are making jokes on this human being who's suffering!Let me know what you do in your life and your pain and take a cheap shot a you!Christ-my mother left me when i was younger-i found her and she went missing again -well -she suffered from depression and on 11/14/09-they found her body-in a place where no one would find her-w/the weather -in was a assumed to the dectives in Buffalo,NY-she had been dead for several weeks!My heart goes out to him,family and friend and others who are suffering or had lost someone from depression-

Monday 01 March

By monique

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I am so sad to hear what you said about your mom. I miss mine a alot. She passed in 2007, I know what it feels like. Stay strong, I know you have probably heard that many times and it gets old after awhile. Pain and depression are terrible don't fall into that. Hopefully you have support. If you don't maybe I can cheer you up just a little.

Monday 22 February

By Jan

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Such a bunch of ignorant morons here. You guys think your remarks a re funny. GROW UP. Andrew Koenig had serious depression. Telling someone who offered him a project that he was not going to work anymore--is a major red flag...followed by selling every thing he owned and then disappearing. I pray that he will be found and just needed to disappear for a short while. It does not look good at all. My heart goes out to his parents and family

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