’90s child star recalls harrowing story of nearly being kidnapped from set
Ashley Johnson, star of 'Growing Pains', recalls a harrowing near-abduction from the set following a threatening letter from a fan.
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Ashley Johnson has shared a story regarding an attempted kidnapping that occurred on the set of 'Growing Pains'. According to reports, a kidnapper grabbed the actress after an episode taping.
Coverage from Variety, People.com, and E! News emphasizes that the incident followed a fan's written threat toward the cast.
Johnson described herself as feeling "clueless" and "very upset" during the encounter. Further details regarding the outcome of the incident or the identity of the individual involved are not specified in current reports from Entertainment Weekly, National News Desk, and Page Six.
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Quick answers
Who was nearly kidnapped?
Ashley Johnson, an actress from the show 'Growing Pains'.
When did the incident occur?
The abduction attempt took place after an episode taping.
What led to the attempt?
According to People.com, a fan had written in threatening the cast.
Coverage (6)
- ‘Growing Pains’ star shares terrifying story of almost being kidnapped from the set Entertainment Weekly · 1d ago
- Growing Pains ’ Ashley Johnson Shares She Was Nearly Kidnapped on Set E! News · 1d ago
- ‘Growing Pains’ Star Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted on Set When a Kidnapper Grabbed Her After Episode Taping: ‘I Was Clueless’ and ‘Very Upset’ Variety · 1d ago
- ‘Growing Pains’ Actress Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted from a Live Taping After a Fan Wrote in, Threatening the Cast People.com · 1d ago
- 'Growing Pains' star was nearly kidnapped after live taping, felt 'clueless' in the moment National News Desk · 1d ago
- ’90s child star recalls harrowing story of nearly being kidnapped from set Page Six · 1d ago
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