UPDATED 8/9/21, 3:15 p.m. ET: Matthew Mindler, the former child actor who was reported missing this week, was found dead Saturday morning.
The news was confirmed by Millersville University, where he was last seen Tuesday night. The school did not reveal any details about the first-yearās student death, but said his body was discoveredĀ in Manor Township near the campus.
āIt is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University. Our thoughts of comfort and peace are with his friends and family during this difficult time,ā
The school stated Mindlerās body has since been transported to the countyās forensic center for further investigation.
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Pennsylvania authorities are searching forĀ Matthew Mindler, a former child actor who starred oppositeĀ Paul Rudd in 2011ās Our Idiot Brother.
According to theĀ Morning Call, the 19-year-old freshman atĀ Millersville University has been missing for days andĀ has not answered any phone calls from friends or family. Mindler was reportedly last seen walking from his residence hall to a campus parking lot at around 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, and was wearing a university hoodie, jeans, white sneakers, and a black backpack. Local police also confirmed the student had attended classes Monday and Tuesday.
Authorities have been in contact with Mindlerās mother, and are working with university staff to locate the first-year student.
Those who have tips or any information on Mindlerās whereabouts are urged toĀ contact Millersville University Police at 717-871-4357, or reach out to police chiefĀ Pete Anders at peter.anders@millersville.edu orĀ 717-871-5972. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the LiveSafe App.
MindlerĀ began acting over a decade ago, and appeared in TV shows like As the World Turns and This American Life, as well as the 2013 short Frequency. His last credited role was for the 2016 TV film Chad: An American Story.