The 19-year-old man's body was found near Millersville University's campus in Lancaster County.
The Millersville University freshman was missing since Tuesday evening.
The university issued a statement announcing the news.
“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. A search had been underway for Matthew since Thursday, after he was reported missing.
"Matthew was found deceased this morning, Saturday, August 28, in Manor Township near campus.”
Mindler was best known for his roles in "As the World Turns" and "Our Idiot Brother."
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