Bad news in my email box this morning. I imagine many of you have seen this but if not, here is a cut and paste:
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Actor, producer, director, writer, editor, photographer....
Andrew Koenig - Walter's 41 year old son - has been missing since February 14th
Andrew Koenig was last seen on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010, in Vancover, British Columbia. Andrew Koenig never boarded his flight back to the US, on 2/16 and he hasn't heard from since.
Andrew was last seen at a bakery in the Stanley Park area of Vancouver.
If you've seen Andrew since February 14th, PLEASE contact Detective Raymond Payette of the Vancouver PD at 604-717-2534.
Andrew, best know as "Boner" from "Growing Pains", is a funny, caring, gifted and passionate multi-talented young man.
Andrew performs at The Improv and is a camera operator for Never Not Funny, and has had roles in the movies NonSeNse, InAlienable, The Theory of Everything, Batman: Dead End, and on television in "Star Trek:Deep Space Nine",. "G.I. Joe", "My Two Dads", "21 Jump Street", "My Sister Sam", and "Adam-12". He's edited over a dozen films and directed, produced, and written many others.
Andrew has been an activist his entire life and most recently has been working on behalf of the people of Burma, and was arrested during the 2008 Rose Bowl parade for protesting American involvement in China's Olympics.
Andrew was suffering from depression at the time of his disappearance. The last time the Koenigs heard from Andrew was on February 9. His cell phone is turned off and the last time his phone received a text was on February 16 in Vancouver.
The Koenigs plan to fly up to Vancouver in the next few days.
Walter said of the Vancouver police and their efforts to find his son, "They have been kind, sensitive, generous and just extraordinary. Two of their investigators are working tirelessly today on their day off. They have been wonderful and I ask people to call the number from the Vancouver Police department ... if you have any information."
That police department number is 604-717-2534.
In defense of any rumors that might surface in the future, Walter added, "So many times when these kinds of reports about behavior and habits come out, there are insinuations that are untrue. Andrew has no narcotic habit."
While he greatly appreciates your thoughts, prayers, and encouragement... Please DO NOT contact Walter at this time unless it is an emergency.
Wow - that's an odd story. I hope they can find him. Walter's a great guy and was very nice when I met him a few years back.
I read about this yesterday - didn't know "Boner" was Koenigs son. Praying he will be found and a full recovery.
Yeah I re tweeter yesterday from Felicia Day or Jenni I think asking to keep an eye out for him.
Here's an update from TrekMovie.com today:
UPDATE: Police say Tips coming in
TMZ is reporting that the Vancouver Police have been "inundated" with sightings from around the area, however so far none are confirmed.
UPDATE 2: Believed to be 'laying low' – moved to Vancouver to start over
Rader is reporting that the Vancouver Police have tracked usage of Koenig's ATM card and phone and believe he is "just lying low in Vancouver". And another TMZ report quotes a friend of Koenig's who says that Koenig told him he was moving back to Vancouver to "start over."
Quote from: spaltor on February 23, 2010, 09:39:00 AM
Here's an update from TrekMovie.com today:
UPDATE: Police say Tips coming in
TMZ is reporting that the Vancouver Police have been "inundated" with sightings from around the area, however so far none are confirmed.
UPDATE 2: Believed to be 'laying low' – moved to Vancouver to start over
Rader is reporting that the Vancouver Police have tracked usage of Koenig's ATM card and phone and believe he is "just lying low in Vancouver". And another TMZ report quotes a friend of Koenig's who says that Koenig told him he was moving back to Vancouver to "start over."
Meh, nvm my post.
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I know him.. he's a very quiet guy. When I met him didn't know he was Koenig's son.. just knew he played boner. Hope everything turns out okay.
Bad news:
(CNN) -- Actor Andrew Koenig, missing since February 14, was found dead in Vancouver, British Colombia, Thursday, a source close to the family told CNN.
The body of the former "Growing Pains" star was found in a park, according to the source, who spoke to Koenig's father after Koenig was informed of the discovery.
The source asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter.
Koenig, 41, was reported missing by his parents after he missed a flight to Los Angeles from Vancouver last week.
Vancouver police confirmed a body was found in Stanley Park around noon Thursday, but they would say only that it was "believed to be that of Andrew Koenig."
Oh no! Such a sad, sad situation and end to someone still so young.
Very sad...so sorry to hear this.
Oh no! I'll keep Chekov and family in my prayers. Such a tragic loss - never good for a parent to outlive their kids.
:( how sad.
Terrible news, so sad he was not able to overcome his depression and decided to end his life.
So so sad.
I heard a blurb on the news that Walter believes it was a suicide, if true, I wonder what led up to this?
Quote from: AlanP on February 25, 2010, 09:14:05 PM
So so sad.
I heard a blurb on the news that Walter believes it was a suicide, if true, I wonder what led up to this?
Depression unfortunately doesn't need a reason. The imbalance of chemicals can have you thinking that killing yourself is a valid action. While there can be warning signs, I think that prevention isn't something that those without depression can trust in.
Sometimes bad things happen to good people for no other reason than life happens.
What a terrible news, too young :(
Indeed, very sad news. Depression is a very tough thing to live with and rarely makes sense to those not experiencing it.