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Kirk Cameron posted a response on Facebook today regarding the death of his old friend Andrew Koenig who committed suicide this week. Andrew Koenig played "Boner" to Kirk Cameron's "Mike Seaver" on the 80's family sitcom Growing Pains ...

Andrew Koenig, 41, who played "Boner" on the hit TV show Growing Pains was found dead today in Vancouver. He was also the son of Walter Koenig best known as Chekov from Star Trek. ... "My son took his own life," his father Walter told reporters. "Don't ignore it; don't rationalize it, extend a hand." ... Kirk Cameron had recently released a statement pleading for Andrew to contact him. "I am praying for his family during this time of distress and for his safe return. Andrew, if you're reading this, please call me." Andrew was not known to take medication...

Feb. 25, 2010 "Growing Pains'" Andrew Koenig Found Dead Father Walter Koenig Holds Emotional Press Conference, Says Son Took His Own Life (CBS/ AP) Vancouver police said Thursday evening that missing "Growing Pains" actor Andrew Koenig's body was discovered. Koenig's father, of Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the original "Star Trek" said during a press conference that his son took his own life. Koenig, 41, was visiting friends in Vancouver when he went missing more than a week ago. The Venice, California, native had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom as Boner, a pal of star Kirk Cameron's...

Sarah Silverman, Alyssa Milano, Dave Holmes and other celebrities have been tweeting and blogging for information leading to the whereabouts of actor and comedian Andrew Koenig, best known for playing Boner on "Growing Pains." VH1's "Best Week Ever" star, Doug Benson broke from his usual comedic updates to tweet, "On a serious note, my buddy Andrew Koenig was last seen in Vancouver on Feb 14. If anybody knows where he is send me a message." The celebrity tweets point to a blog post written by radio host Jesse Thorn with details about Koenig's disappearance. The post reads: "Andrew Koenig has...