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Police find body thought to be actor Andrew Koenig

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-02-26 14:09
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VANCOUVER: Canadian police on Thursday said they have found a body they believe is missing actor Andrew Koenig, son of former "Star Trek" star Walter Koenig, who disappeared earlier this month.

Police find body thought to be actor Andrew Koenig
Walter and Judy Koenig, parents of missing actor Andrew Koenig, talk at a news conference at the Vancouver Police Department in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. Andrew Koenig, who had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom 'Growing Pains,' was last seen on Feb. 14. [Agencies] 

The disappearance of Koenig, who starred in television sitcom "Growing Pains" in the 1980s, caused alarm among his friends and family since he went missing on February 18.

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"Vancouver Police are investigating the discovery of a body found in Stanley Park around noon today. The body is believed to be that of Andrew Koenig," police said in a statement.

Stanley Park is a large expanse of grass, trees and tourist attractions near the city's downtown. Koenig, whose home was in Los Angeles, was visiting friends in Vancouver.

Further details are expected at a news conference set for late afternoon in Vancouver, police said.

Koenig, 41, portrayed Richard "Boner" Stabone on "Growing Pains," and since then has had mostly small roles on TV and in the movies. His disappearance caused friends including actress Alyssa Milano, actor Kirk Cameron and comedian Sara Silverman to post comments online or put out statements seeking information on his whereabouts.

Walter Koenig played navigator Pavel Chekov in the "Star Trek" series.