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'Boner' From Growing Pains Missing

Andrew Koenig, 41, last seen in Vancouver 1 week ago

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 21, 2010 2:25 PM CST

(Newser) – The actor who played "Boner" on the '80s family sitcom Growing Pains has been reported missing in Vancouver. Andrew Koenig, 41, the son of Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, was last seen a week ago and missed a flight to the US on Feb.... Read full story »

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'Boner' From Growing Pains Missing

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