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Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Nusk » Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:31 am

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/vancouver/2010-02-25-andrew-koenig-body-found_N.htm?csp=hf


By Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY
VANCOUVER — More than a week after scouring the city for missing American actor Andrew Koenig, friends who had organized their own search discovered the 41-year-old man's body in the vast urban park that he favored when he lived here more than 10 years ago.

Walter Koenig, also an actor known for his role as Chekov on the original Star Trek series, said his son's body was found Thursday by friends in Stanley Park.

"Our son took his own life," Koenig said, struggling to maintain his composure. "He was obviously in a lot of pain."

Koenig, flanked by his wife, Judith, said their son, known for his role as Richard "Boner" Stabone on the popular 1980s TV series Growing Pains, was in the midst of a life-long struggle with depression.

"If you learn anything from this," Koenig said, directing his comments to those who also suffer from depression, "there are people out there who care."

"In his pain," Judith Koenig said, "he didn't realize help was available to him."

Police Constable Jana McGuinness said the body was found in a densely wooded area just off one of the park's most popular trails for joggers and bicyclists.

McGuinness said investigators did not suspect foul play. She declined to identify the specific cause of death, but she said no weapons were involved.

In a briefing at the police department's horseback patrol precinct in the park, not far from where the body was found, McGuinness said police had searched the general area without success.

Koenig was last seen by friends Feb. 14. He was scheduled to return to the Los Angeles area Feb. 16. When he did not arrive, McGuinness said his parents became increasingly worried and then reported him missing Feb. 18.

From the start, police focused their search in the park after learning that the actor frequently took walks in the 1,000-acre sanctuary, not far from downtown, now teeming with visitors to the Winter Olympic Games.

Police have said Koenig had come here to visit friends, not to attend the Olympic games.

Discovery of Koenig's body came just a day after his parents arrived in the Olympic host city from California to appeal for assistance in locating their son.

McGuinness declined comment on whether a suicide note was found.

On his personal website, however, Walter Koenig earlier in the week acknowledged receiving a troubling letter from his son who had sounded a "despondent tone."

Judith Koenig also said the family had recently learned that their son was giving away some of his personal possessions.

"He was much loved," the mother said, "and he had lots to contribute to this world."
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby leah » Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:15 am

:( poor guy... even worse that he's forever saddled with "boner" jokes, even in his death. :cry:
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Jay » Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:37 pm

This whole situation must really be hard on his family.
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby brinstar » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:44 pm

wonder what kind of monument they'll choose to erect on his grave
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Durothil Skyreaver » Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:59 pm

I'll admit it. I laughed.
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Blackdiam » Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:39 pm

Durothil Skyreaver wrote:I'll admit it. I laughed.



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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby brinstar » Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:50 pm

kind of reminds me of david carradine's death, a sad demise taints an otherwise good career

hate to see someone's reputation get the shaft like this but i guess his depression finally came to a head



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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Jay » Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:49 pm

I wonder how Mindia feels about this subject.
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leah wrote:isn't the only difference the length? i feel like it would take too long to smoke something that long, ha.
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby leah » Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:05 am

Jay wrote:I wonder how Mindia feels about this subject.


depends, was he liberal or conservative?

also: WANGS
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby brinstar » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:23 pm

Jay wrote:I wonder how Mindia feels about this subject.


ha, i get it
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Ginzburgh » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:17 pm

Oh because Mindia is himself a penis. Very good.
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Re: Boner found limp in the woods

Postby Darcler » Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:15 pm

Ginzburgh wrote:Oh because Mindia is himself a penis. Very good.


I laughed out loud.


This is my favorite thread in a year. Delightful.
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