Friday, February 26, 2010

'Growing Pains' actor Andrew Koenig found dead in park


At a press conference in the downtown park where his body was found, police said foul play was not suspected, but would not release a cause of death because the coroner is still inquiring in to.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Vancouver police say "Growing Pains" actor Andrew Koenig has been found dead.

Friends found the body at around midday Thursday in a heavily wooded area about 100 feet (30 meters) from a popular foot path.

The actor's sister, Walter Koenig, said his son "took his own life." Walter Koenig played Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" TV series.

The Venice, New york, native had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom as Boner, a pal of star Kirk Cameron's character, Mike.

Koenig, 41, was visiting friends in Vancouver when he went missing over a week ago.

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