EXCLUSIVE: Growing Pains Star Alan Thicke Sends Message Of Condolence To Andrew Koenig's Family
Feb. 27 2010, Published 1:08 p.m. ET
Composer, talk show host and sitcom actor Alan Thicke is best-known for his decade as the "dad" on Growing Pains where he worked with Andrew Koenig for several seasons. Thicke hasn't spoken publicly about Koenig's death, until now.
Kirk Cameron Speaks About Andrew's Suicide
In an exclusive statement to RadarOnline.com, Thicke said, "'Andrew's light shone brightly on the Growing Pains set. His skill and humor and friendship were important elements in our extended family. May his own family now find comfort in their memories of the good times with this very special young man."
Koenig Gave Away His Possessions Before Taking His Life
Andrew Koenig suffered from severe depression, according to his father, Star Trek's Walter Koenig. The same mental illness may have been behind the apparent suicide of Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil Friday night.
Never Miss an
Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox
By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
