Missing former child star Matthew Mindler found dead and cause of death revealed

Manor Township, Pennsylvania - Actor Matthew Mindler has passed away after being missing for days near his college campus. A cause of death has now been revealed.

Matthew Mindler appeared in Our Idiot Brother as a young star (l). His university circulated recent photos of him this week during his disappearance (r).
Matthew Mindler appeared in Our Idiot Brother as a young star (l). His university circulated recent photos of him this week during his disappearance (r).  © Collage: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire & Screenshot/Twitter/millersvilleu

Mindler was reported missing on Wednesday and last seen outside his college dorm room on Tuesday night, TMZ first reported.

His remains were found in a nearby wooded area on Saturday by a search team of 40 people.

The Lancaster County Coroner's Office confirmed the 19-year-old died by suicide.

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Millersville University, where the former child star studied, made several social media posts throughout the week asking the public for help and information.

It made a statement on Saturday as the search concluded.

"It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University," it read. "Our thoughts of comfort and peace are with his friends and family during this difficult time."

Mindler was last seen Tuesday night, where he was filmed by a campus security camera walking from his dorm to a parking lot.

The actor was best known for his role in the 2011 comedy Our Idiot Brother, where he starred alongside actor Paul Rudd (52).

He also appeared in As The World Turns, Chad: An American Boy, and other short films and TV movies.

His last appearance on screen was a several years ago.

If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for free and confidential support.

Cover photo: Collage: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire & Screenshot/Facebook/Millersville University

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