Updated 2/25: RIP Andrew Koenig, found dead today in Vancouver's Stanley Park. He was suffering from depression. He was 41.
Passing along some news that's definitely not funny, even though it concerns Andrew Koenig from "Never Not Funny" and better known from his teen-actor turn as "Boner" in the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains.
Friends of Koenig have reported him missing, last seen Feb. 14 in Vancouver. This came in earlier today from Dave Holmes:
"Andrew Koenig (AK-47, the video guy on “Never Not Funny,” and “Boner” from “Growing Pains”) has been missing for a week, last seen 2/14 in Vancouver. Didn’t make his flight back to the US on 2/16. The Vancouver Police are involved, and lots of people are looking. Could you reblog this and help get the word out? And say some prayers or think some positive thoughts?"
Koenig, 41, is the son of Walter Koenig -- Star Trek's Chekov -- and brother-in-law of Jimmy Pardo. If you have seen him, please contact your local authorities.
UPDATED: Jenny Magenta, whom Koenig had been staying with in Vancouver before his disappearance, posted a message last night on Facebook, that read in part:
"If you have seen him, emailed him or had any contact after the 14th/15th or spent time with him during his stay in Vancouver and the police HAVE NOT contacted you yet, please call Detective Raymond Payette and his phone is 604-717-2534 and provide the information you have. Please do not call 911."
UPDATED 2/21: Still no word as of Sunday afternoon. But Walter Koenig's site just put up a statement that said "Andrew was suffering from depression at the time of his disappearance," that they have not heard from him since Feb. 9, and that his cell phone had been turned off, last receiving a text message Feb. 16 in Vancouver. They plan on flying there soon to help police with their search and investigation.
Wow...found this on Felicia Day's Twitter; definitely passing along. I hope he's found.
Posted by: Lauren--NY | February 20, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Retweeting per Felicia Day's twitter. Hoping that he is found safe and healthy.
Posted by: Maurina | February 20, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Oh man, this just makes me sick to my stomach… Ever since I read this I can't stop thinking about it. I hope this turns out to be a instance of mis communication.
Posted by: Kevin Rismiller | February 20, 2010 at 10:18 PM
I've retweeted this as well. I'm hoping my friends & followers in Vancouver help spread the word. Hoping for the best, and his safe return.
Posted by: Melissa - The Televixen | February 20, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Saw this on Felicia Day's Twitter. Will spread the word.
Posted by: Nathan Huffman | February 20, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Saw this on Alyson Hannigan's twitter as a re-tweet. Passed it on.
Posted by: Midalah | February 20, 2010 at 11:19 PM
Thank you for posting.
Maurina, This is no mis-communication.
Posted by: Andrew's Cousin | February 21, 2010 at 12:55 AM
Just sent a note to TMZ.
Posted by: Walter | February 21, 2010 at 01:23 AM
Last known info on him was Valentine's Day.... FYI the facebook info shows up nothing. Must be a private profile.
Posted by: Scottsdalearizonanews.blogspot.com | February 21, 2010 at 11:45 AM
TMZ has posted this, hopefully that wider exposure will help in finding him. My prayers are with the family. BTW, Andrew's Cousin - I think you were confusing my (previous) post with the post below it?
Also: Many people on Twitter and retweeting this.
Posted by: Maurina | February 21, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Well, somebody call the police and thell them to take some Viagra....Boner will reappear in about an hour.
Case Closed
Posted by: Mike | February 22, 2010 at 12:34 PM
I haven't seen your Boner, but you can certainly see mine.
Posted by: Gordon Shumway | February 22, 2010 at 02:09 PM
Currently live a stone's throw from Stanley Park, and every time I head outside I'm on the lookout, as I'm sure many Vancouverites are. Here's hoping he safe and sound.
Posted by: Kate | February 22, 2010 at 09:52 PM
If he's still alive in Vancouver, you would think with the Olympics gong on...SOMEONE would see him.
Very handsome (love the hair but needs a shave), only six years older than I...and he's a Leo.
Posted by: LJRoy | February 24, 2010 at 04:44 PM
Found dead.
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