Has anyone seen Andrew Koenig? “Boner” from “Growing Pains” missing since 2/14 in Vancouver

Andrewkoenig 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.

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29 thoughts on “Has anyone seen Andrew Koenig? “Boner” from “Growing Pains” missing since 2/14 in Vancouver

  1. Oh man, this just makes me sick to my stomach‚Ķ Ever since I read this I can’t stop thinking about it. I hope this turns out to be a instance of mis communication.

  2. 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.

  3. Well, somebody call the police and thell them to take some Viagra….Boner will reappear in about an hour.
    Case Closed

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. With regard to talent. I also have favorite actors, but, to judge the talent needed specifically for theatrical works, as the film footage – an indicator of talent, writers, directors, operators, and an actor, I’m sorry – a puppet pulled by the threads until your desired result. Let me repeat, I was delighted with the courage, and not from any other aspects.

  7. may he be able to find peace…
    this article really makes me feel bad.. i can’t help but to think about what happened to him. mere result of miscommunication that lead to his death…
    i am really sorry to hear this..

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  9. You know, I just wonder why he was missing and why his friends left him, I don’t believe he had no friends with him on the 14th, that is just unbelievable!

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