26 February 2010

Walter's loss

I understand that Andrew Koenig has just been found dead in a park in Vancouver park. He was the son of Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series.

In a brief statement, Walter revealed that it was believed his son had taken his own life, following an ongoing battle with depression. Andrew was 41, and had failed to return to his home in LA earlier this month. His body was discovered on Thursday 25th February. The coroner's report is still awaited.

Andrew had previously enjoyed some success in his acting career, having enjoyed a regular role on US television in the Eighties. He was also an environmental activist, and an advocate for refugees from Myanmar.

"If you are one of those people who can't handle it any more, know people are out there who really care before you make that final decision," Walter Koenig said. "Talk to somebody."

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