Matthew Mindler's untimely death has been ruled a suicide.
On Aug. 30, two days after the former child actor's remains were recovered near his Pennsylvania college campus, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office told NBC News he died by suicide. The exact cause of Mindler's passing is pending toxicology results, officials said.
Mindler was first reported missing by his family on Aug. 25 after he failed to attend class or return to his Millersville University dorm room after being spotted on security footage the night before. At approximately 8 p.m. on Aug. 24, the 19-year-old student was seen exiting his residence building carrying a backpack and wearing black pants and a Millersville University sweatshirt.
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Millersville University President Daniel A. Wubah confirmed news of Miller's death in a letter addressed to staff and students and shared to social media.
Wubah indicated that Miller was found deceased in Manor Township, Penn., which is located approximately five miles from campus.
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"This is a time of grief for the family, our campus and the community," the statement read. "I ask that the campus community come together to support each other, and our students, during this difficult time."
Mindler was thrust into the spotlight opposite Paul Rudd in the 2011 film "Our Idiot Brother." The late star's other credited roles included "As the World Turns," as well as short films and TV movies.
His mother, Monica Mindler, told "The Morning Call" that at the time of his disappearance he had not acted professionally in several years. She has not commented publicly on his death.
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
