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Andrew Koenig leaves us
by Fred T. Beeman
As most of you already know, the body of former child actor Andrew Koenig was found in Stanley Park, Vancouver BC on Thursday, February 25, 2010. He was 41 and it appears that he took his own life, due to what his family said was a lifelong depression. He will probably be best remembered for his co-starring role on the sitcom series, "Growing Pains," which aired on ABC-TV from 1985-92; Andrew played the role of Richard "Boner" Stabone from 1985-89, in 25 episodes.
Andrew was born Joshua Andrew Koenig in Los Angeles on August 17, 1968. His first acting appearance was as an uncredited extra in an "Adam-12" episode, telecast on September 9, 1973, when he was 5. But, there was so much more to this very talented young man, than an ability to act. His many credits included projects where he was an Editor, Cameraman, Researcher, Writer, Producer and Director.
We are compelled to quote the words of his father, actor Walter Koenig, who said when telling the Press of his son's passing, "If you
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