Child Star’s Terrifying Set Abduction | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

At just seven years old, Ashley Johnson—later known for her role in The Last of Us—was nearly abducted by an armed fan during a live taping of Growing Pains. Despite a prior threat warning, lax security allowed the man to break through the audience line, lift her, and carry her away—before security intervened. Too young to fully comprehend the danger, and known for her polite demeanor, she didn’t react with fear. The incident, involving stars like Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron, highlights the perilous vulnerability of child actors in an era with minimal safety protocols—and serves as a…