There's a full article pinned to the top of the board.

Got it. Thank you.
So sad.

I am very sad. I did not know he was sick. I got a very nice good autographed picture of him in 2006, as with most of the cast. I wish I had come on here and tallked to him and told him how much I loved the picture.

Sad news. He will be very missed. Very good actor and character. RIP Stanley Kamel.

My condolences! This is the saddest news that ever hit us Monk fans.

I agree with everyone else who's said this: the show will never be the same.
I'm so sorry for all friends and family. This is a big shock for everyone.
Less than two weeks ago, my friend's mom died of a heart attack, less than a week ago a classmate of mine lost his older brother, and now I learn about this.
Each loss is a new shock, and I can't believe it's a heart attack that's struck again. My condolences to all friends and family. It's awful having to stand on the sidelines and watch a friend/family grieving for a loved one.

What sad news. Stanley Kamel was not just a friend to Monk, he was a friend to Monk's many fans as well. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and colleagues.

I just read about this a minute ago and I'm shocked! He didn't look his age, that's for sure. I'm saddened he will no longer be on the show. My deepest condolences to his friends and family as well. We lost a good guy.

For the second time in less than a year, Meme is almost speechless with sadness. The show, our little Monk world here, and the world in general has lost a shining light.
My deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the cast of Monk.
On Friday night, at 8 p.m. I will be lighting a candle in fond memory of Stanley Kamel, "Our" Dr. Kroger.

What a tremendous loss. He is a gifted and talent actor but more than that he was an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and also his co-stars, they have lost one of their family members.

God Bless.

I just learned of Mr. Kamel's sudden passing. His family and friends, his Monk colleagues, the entertainment industry, and all of us have lost a dear man and a great talent.

Right now, I'm sure he's getting to know his way around the "other side"...spending time with long-lost loved ones...and enjoying being pain and worry-free. But I know he'll never forget his life here and all those who meant so much to him, just as all of us will never forget him.

With love, admiration, and deep appreciation for you, Mr. Kamel, and with comfort and healing for your family and friends,

Monkee/Nancy

I was hoping this was just a sick hoax. I loved Stanley as Dr. Kroeger. He brought so much warmth and empathy to the role. He will be missed.

Ashley

A very sad day for Stanley Kamel's family and Monk Fans. Not liking change, how will Mr.Monk deal with finding a new doctor?

I and my boyfriend have been watching monk for years and own all the dvds and we were shocked to hear of the terrible news. He was a great actor and a huge part of the tv show and will be sorely missed by all....

Love and Prayers go out to the family


Rest in Peace Stanley Kamel

I've been watching Monk for a couple of years and was shocked to hear the news. I'm not sure how Monk is going to deal with the new doctor, but I think I saw a glimpse on Mr. Monk Gets a New Shrink. He'll be missed.

He died on a heart attack? God...
I still can't understand why God took him right now...

I wanted to come in one more time and leave something for Stanley Kamel. Rest in Peace.

Not my video, but whoever put it together, they did a fantastic job. El Condor Pasa--If I Could



Simon and Garfunkel, El Condor Pasa



I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail.
Yes I would.
If I could,
I surely would.

I'd rather be a hammer than a nail.
Yes I would.
If I only could,
I surely would.

Away, I'd rather sail away
Like a swan that's here and gone
A man gets tied up to the throne
He gives the world
Its saddest sound,
Its saddest sound.

I'd rather be a forest than a street.
Yes I would.
If I could,
I surely would.

I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet,
Yes I would.
If I only could,
I surely would.

Oh my God, i can't believe it.
This is a very sad news.
My condolences to all friends and family.
Goodbye Mr. Kamel.
Vanna.

Wow, I'm actually tearing up here. That is so sad. He will be dearly missed.

You can't watch someone on a show for as long as we have and NOT get attached to someone who was obviously such a fun, talented individual.

May there be a special place in heaven for someone who has enriched and brightened so many lives through his work.

What a wonderful tribute to an actor.The poignant lyrics to the song "Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep" comes to mind for in his final role was to be one of the leading members of a cast who worked together to create a classic series he will always be a part of.

This is so sad. My sincerest sympathies go out to his friends, family and colleagues, they truly do..
USA has lost a valueble asset to say the least. Things won't be the same without Stan

I am so sad and shocked to hear this news. I too am deeply saddened by our loss. I always admired him for coming to this board and taking time to visit with us. I wish I could have had the opportunity to meet him personally. May his soul rest in peace. He truly will never be forgotten among all Monk fans.

My sincere condolences to his family, friends and all of his Monk family.

I am very shocked to hear of his passing. I really enjoyed his work as dr.kroger. He really worked well with monk and the show won't be the same without seeing the interactions between he and adrian. My thoughts and prayers with the family.

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Kamel. He will be sadly missed. He will be hard to replace. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Was really really shocked to read this news. My thoughts and prayers to his family in this trying time. he was just amazing as Dr. Kroger and he'll be forever in our thoughts.

I just found out about Stanley Kamel and am still in shock. My deepest sympathy to his family, friends and all who knew him both on the screen and off. He will be missed greatly and remembered always. We have been very blessed with his presence and my prayers are with all of us feeling this loss.

This is extremely sad news. For having such a small roll, he brought a lot to the show. Which only shows what a wonderful actor he was. He will be missed.

My sister and I faithfully have watched this show for all 6 seasons and we have come to know and love Dr. Charles Kroger as played by Stanley Kamel. We were both very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. As others have stated, the show will not be the same now that he is gone. I wonder how Mr. Monk will fare now that he will not be able to see Dr. Kroger on a regular basis anymore. It will be interesting to see what develops in season #7's shows.

Our sympathies go out to all of Stanley Kamel's family and friends. He will be sorely missed.

Craig Jones
Sandra Jones

The thing about character actors is, they never seem to age so you get lulled into this feeling that they'll always be there. This is a shock to everyone, so condolences to the family and the extended family as well. I think the actor did impress people as having patience and resourcefulness, which may be why he got cast for this particular role. That seems to have been the impression of those who've met him, so those memories are a fitting tribute to him and his abilities equally.
Now I have to stop typing and start drawing, since they have a fan art area now! How long have I been away???

OH NO! Wow! He was really fantastic playing Monk's Doctor! Going to be very hard to replace. I sure am going to miss him. Very sad day.

So sad to hear about Mr. Kamel. You could tell just by his acting on Monk that he was a person of depth and kindness. I've been gone from the message boards since January 2007, but I've been watching Monk religiously. Thanks to everyone for your posts. I knew I could count on you during this sad time.

This is such a shock. He and Tony always worked so well off of each other. That chemistry will be missed on the show. He sounds like he was a wonderful man as well as a great actor. This is so sad.

I found out yesterday that he died and it just devestated me! I considered him a part, like all those that take time to entertain me through tv form, of my family, Also when did they have these forums up I never knew there was a monk website, I watch the show everytime it comes on, I mean ever since the pilot episode when I was 13 , and all the marathons, but I never understood on a webpage or internet worked until my cousin showed me how to use a computer, but enough of that I am just so sad about this, I hope that all of us will pray for his family and pray for the character monk, since this death if written in the show will devestate him..., God bless him in heaven!

I've been a fan of Monk since the first episode on NBC, and I've always thought it was the most creative and entertaining show on television. The character of Dr. Kroger was integral to the character of Monk. Mr. Kamel played the character better than anyone could. He will be missed. I hope that USA incorporates this tastefully into the show rather than try to replace him.

We're deeply sorry to hear Stanley Kamel passed. We are older viewers and have enjoyed his talent for so many years. No matter what the part, he always nailed it. Monk is our favorite show and Mr. Kamel was a favorite part of it. Our condolences to his family and to the people who worked with him.

With all of our love, Stanley goes before us- beyond our vision- but not our hearts......this was such a surprise for all Monk afficianados- my condolences to his family..

I just found out about Stanley, and my prayers are with his family, friends and the other cast members. I've been "walking around saying "Stanley Camel died. Stanley Camel died" , and a co-worked asked, "Whose Stanley Camel." and I said "He played Monks psychiatrist." and that opened up some more questions, like "Whose Monk?"

I hope they do something on the show for Dr. K.

Love,
Tazzy

Mr. Kamel was the quintessential "shrink"... after being a less-than-ethical one (Gordon Lester) in "Murder One" he became Adrian Monk's "guiding light" (and frequent comedic foil) in "Monk". His shoes will be hard to fill... I'm sure that, if Adrian Monk was a real person, he would be in deep mourning over this tragic loss.

Stanley Kamel, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Today, Heaven welcomed home another angel.

I was shock 2 read about his death. I wonder what will they do??

Stanley was a dear friend of mine. I had the priviledge of working with him over the past four and a half years on Monk. During Season 6, Stanley and I forged a friendship that I had hoped would last for decades. Unfortunately that will never come to be. What I am left with is: the memory of a man with a profound sense of humanity, dignity and who always had time for his friends. Stanley was a friend that would always tell me what I really needed to hear, not just what I wanted to hear. Friends like him are rare. Selfishly, I know I had so much more to learn from him. Gratefully, I will take what I was able to learn from my friend and remember him with each day.
For those of you that were not fortunate enough to know him, he REALLY was amazing, and made me laugh every time we spoke. I am devastated at the thought of never seeing him peek his blue eyes around the corner of my office door to say hello. To say I will miss Stanley is an understatement. He has left a huge hole in my life.

This is so sad. Monk has become one of my all time favorite shows, I mean, i can't even believe that I'm posting on a tv show board, I NEVER DO THIS, but I just absolutely love this show and the thing I love most about it is the connection I've made with the characters. The actors are so good that they make you feel like their part of your family or your friends and I really feel like I've lost a friend.

Wow, this is so terribly sad. What a big loss. My prayers are with his family and the whole cast and crew of Monk.

We are saddened by this news. On a rare occassion , an actor's true personality will transcend the character he (or she) plays. I thought this was true of Mr. Kamel in his role as Dr. Kroger. He seemed real , a person with a love for life and a sincere compassion for others. From reading the posts left here, it would appear that he was truly "right" for the part. We will miss him.



R.I.P. Stanley

I'm glad to hear that he was as kind and thoughtful as he seemed when he spoke with us. Losing people like this is terrible for the world and especially for the people who worked with him everyday.

I just read this as well:

"Stanley Kamel's consumate talent and professionalism was only surpassed by his warmth, humor and generosity of spirit," says Emmy and Golden Globe winner Tony Shalhoub, who plays Monk. "I will miss him terribly."

that really stinks,those were tonys favort scenes.

I was so sad today when I read that Mr. Kamel had passed away. What a loss to the show and to his family and friends. My heart goes out to all who knew him.

may he rest in peace!!!!!!!!!!!

I was happy to see that someone associated with the show has commented on Mr Kamel's passing, beyond the studio's official statement on the show's home page. I was trying to find the news story that your comment above was posted from and haven't been able to.

I'd love to see something put on the website's main page with comments from other cast and crew members. Although I'm sure there's a lot going on right now inside the big bubble, I think it looks a little odd at this point that virtually nothing has shown up yet at this end of it.

I am so sad about Stanley Kamel's passing I will miss him so much.
My grandmother used to date him to technically I knew him.
I give my condolences to his family and friends, he can never be replaced.

He was one of my favorites on Monk--and that's saying a lot! He projected warmth, humor and true caring in Kroeger's role. I'm truly sorry.

Oldlady

I've been a fan of his since he was on Days of Our Lives. He was great on Star Trek TNG- two times! He had a great chemistry with Tony Shalhoub. He will be missed. He always looked like he was such a kind, caring person.