Kirk Cameron Offers a Hand to Missing 'Growing Pains' Co-Star

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 23rd 2010 06:37AM

One-time teen heartthrob and current TV evangelist Kirk Cameron is offering help to his former 'Growing Pains' cast mate Andrew Koenig, who went missing in Vancouver over a week ago.

"I am praying for his family during this time of distress and for his safe return," Cameron says in a statement, reports PEOPLE. "Andrew, if you're reading this, please call me."

Koenig, 42, played Richard "Boner" Stabone in 25 episodes of the hit sitcom. The actor 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.'

Cameron, who starred as Mike Seaver, says, "Mike and Boner could always work things out when they put their minds to it. I'm praying for you, pal. Hope to hear from you soon."

Andrew's father is Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the 'Star Trek' TV 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. Nobody has seen this [note] but my wife and I." Regarding his son's issues with depression, Walter added, "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."

After 'Growing Pains,' Cameron founded a Christian ministry with fellow evangelist Ray Comfort. The two co-host a television show called 'The Way of the Master,' and Cameron founded The Firefly Foundation, which runs a free summer camp for terminally ill children and their families.

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

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Tuesday 23 February

By Kevin

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Walter, we hope you find him soon...

By jim

Some one lost a Boner? Oh how you could play with this one. But seriously. Call someone dude if your scared or paranoid remember the love in your heart, it will lead you home.

By Tammy

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Please call someone and I can tell you that Kirk Cameron can really help you right now, his heart and life if open and could be a new beginning for you. PLEASE CALL HIM AND ACCEPT HIS HELP.

By Elena

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I wonder if Cameron would even extend an offer if he knew that Koenig was gay? Doubtful.

By Lori

You're an idiot.

Hope Andrew finds his way home to the people that love him.

By Bebe

he probably already knows that and why wouldn't he still lend a hand?

By Diana

I hope this young man is found soon, and safe. Depession is a horrible feeling to have, it wont go away if we wish it to. It will not be shook off by jokes, or anything that noramly helps the mind. It can be totally devestating to the person that has it, and effects the entire family. A person can not think clearly with this problem. Andrew and his family, are in my prayers for a fast return home for this young man.

By Randell G.

Who cares what Kirk Cameron wants or wishes?

That "barely was" actor is a christian douchbag.

By BARB

I can't believe how cold some of the posters are. This is NOT a joke and is definetely not funny. I hope he will be ok . His family must be sick with sorry.

Thursday 25 February

By Harold

He is fine he is with a "friend" right now and is just getting away from family at the moment.The media makes it sound he went missing out of the blue but he just isn't contacting his family because of his certain situationHis parents know more than they're claiming to.Kirk Cameron is just trying to grab some media attention during this time which is just terrible.

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