Former Child Star Matthew Mindler Reported Missing From College

UPDATE 08/30/21 5:11 P.M. PST: A sad final turn to the story of Matthew Mindler has been revealed.

The former child star’s death has been officially ruled a suicide by the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office, per TMZ. The exact cause of death is still pending toxicology results, but it’s now become clear the 19-year-old took his own life. So awful.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

UPDATE 08/28/21 1:00 P.M. PST: Matthew Mindler has been found dead after being reported missing from his college this week. On Saturday, Millersville University president Daniel A. Wubah announced his passing in a letter posted to social media, saying:

“Dear Campus Community, It 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.”

The post continued:

“A search has been underway for Matthew since Thursday after he was reported missing. Millersville University Police and law enforcement agencies from the area had been searching for him since that time. Matthew was found deceased this morning, Saturday, August 28, in Manor Township near campus … This is a time of grief for the family, our campus and the community. I ask that the campus community come together to support each other, and our students, during this difficult time.”

According to the letter, Mindler was transported to the Lancaster County Forensic Center by the coroner for further investigation. No cause of death has been revealed at this time.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends.

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Oh no! Matthew Mindler, who once starred in the comedy My Idiot Brother with Paul Rudd, has disappeared from his college in Pennsylvania.

According to TMZ, the 19-year-old freshman at Millersville University was last seen Tuesday night in campus surveillance, wearing a white hoodie with black stripes, a black backpack, jeans, and white sneakers. He was reported missing on Wednesday after he never returned to his dorm room and answered any phone calls from family and friends. Despite attending classes on Monday and Tuesday, the child actor has failed to show up since.

The university has since released a statement on Instagram in an effort to find Mindler, saying:

“PLEASE SHARE. Police are asking for help in finding 20-year-old Matthew Mindler, a first-year student from Hellertown, PA, who has been missing since Tuesday evening August 24, 2021. Matt was reported missing to University Police late last evening after he did not return to his room or return phone calls from his family. … University Police are in contact with Matt’s mother and are working with campus staff for assistance in locating Matt. University Police filed a missing adult report with the National Crime Information Center this afternoon, less than 24 hours after the initial report and have also notified local police departments.”

It then concluded with information on who to contact with any tips on where the student may be at this time:

“If anyone has any information on Matthew Mindler’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact Millersville University Police at 717-871-4357 or chief Pete Anders at [email protected] 717-871-5972. Information can also be confidentially reported through the Millersville LiveSafe Safety App.”

Here is hoping that they find Matthew soon and that he is safe!

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