Goodbye to Boner from ‘Growing Pains’

According to Entertainment Tonight, Vancouver police have found the body believed “by police to be that of Andrew Koenig, the missing “Growing Pains” actor last seen in Vancouver on Feb. 14, has been discovered by state authorities.”

Actor Andrew Koenig, 41 years old

The Vancouver Police Department tells ET that they are investigating the discovery of the body, found today in Stanley Park around noon.

A news conference is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern, and Koenig’s parents — “Star Trek” star Walter Koenig and his wife Judy — will be present. The police search had been underway since Feb. 18.

Koenig, 41, memorably played Mike Seaver’s buddy “Boner” on the hit ’80s sitcom “Growing Pains.”

For those of us who grew up with the Seavers in the 1980s, the shenanigans of Mike Seaver and his BFF Richard Milhous “Boner” Stabone (1985-1989 and in the series finale in 1992) were some of the best from the sitcom era of the 80s.

Before today’s discovery, Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron said, “I am very concerned to hear of the disappearance of my old friend Andrew Koenig,” says Kirk Cameron in a statement.  Both Cameron and Koenig co-starred on Growing Pains, which aired from 1985-1992. “I can remember many of the fun times we had on the set of Growing Pains. I am praying for his family during this time of distress and for his safe return.”

Mr. Koenig, 41, had not been seen since Feb. 14. “Andrew, if you’re reading this, please call me,” Cameron added. “Mike and Boner could always work things out when they put their minds to it. I’m praying for you, pal. Hope to hear from you soon.”

Sadly, Boner is gone…On behalf of a generation of sitcom television; rest in peace, Boner…