The parents of Growing Pains star Andrew Koenig, who was found dead in Vancouver Thursday, are preparing a remembrance book in their son's honor, while friends and colleagues are paying tribute to the late actor described as a "great dude."
"The Koenig family thanks you for your kind thoughts at this difficult time," the family said in a statement. "It means a lot to them and they are very appreciative of the support they are receiving. Each of these emails will be printed ...
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The body of Growing Pains star Andrew Koenig, who had been missing for nearly two weeks, was discovered in a Vancouver park Thursday. He committed suicide, his father said.
Growing Pains star goes missing
Koenig's body was found in Stanley Park about noon, Vancouver police said. Friends of Koenig initiated their own search of the park and invited his father, Star Trek alumnus Walter Koenig, along. His body was found in...
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Walter Koenig and Judy Levitt-Koenig, the parents of missing Growing Pains star Andrew Koenig, walked off Larry King Live minutes before they were to appear because of "personal reasons" and not case developments, they said on Walter Koenig's website.
The two were scheduled to appear via satellite on Wednesday's edition of Live and were miked up and introduced when they abruptly left the Vancouver set, leaving King confused.
Growing Pains star goes missing
"We checked them out, they were prepared ...
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Kirk Cameron says he is praying for his former Growing Pains co-star, Andrew Koenig, who has been missing for the past week.
"I am praying for his family during this time ...
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Star Trek vet George Takei and partner Brad Altman have set a wedding date, and they're beaming in a few former Trek costars for the occasion. The wedding party may look familiar: Takei tells People that the best man will be Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Chekov, while the matron of honor will be Nichelle Nichols — aka Lt. Uhura. Leonard Nimoy and his wife, meanwhile, have scored a spot on the guest list. (Is Captain Kirk being left out here? No surprise, if you follow the backstage tales....))Takei and Altman announced their engagement following the recent California ruling that made gay marriage legal. The pair has been together for 21 years. Upon their announcement, Takei called the marriage ruling "simply exquisite." He and Altman plan to marry Sept. 14. — Anna DimondRelated:• Star Trek's George Takei: Gay Marriage Ruling Is "Simply Exquisite"• Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to Get De Married
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