"Monk" Actor Stanley Kamel Found Dead

"AccessHollywood" has learned that Stanley Kamel, well known for playing Dr. Charles Kroger on the hit USA series "Monk," has died. For more on this story log on to AccessHollywood.com.

Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood home on Tuesday. He was 65.

The cause of death was unknown.

In a statement released to "Access Hollywood," USA Network said, "USA is deeply saddened by the news of Stanley Kamel's passing. Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family. He will be sorely missed."

Kamel's reps said in a statement, "Actor Stanley Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday, April 8 by his long time agents and friends, Donna Massetti and Marilyn Szatmary. Cause of death at this time is unknown...He is survived by his brothers Dr. Stephen Kamel and Robert Kamel, 5 nieces and nephews, and 6 grand nieces and nephews."

Kamel has appeared in numerous TV roles over the past three decades, including "The West Wing," "Six Feet Under," "Melrose Place," "The Golden Girls," "Days of Our Lives" and "Murder One."

Pop culture fans will remember Kamel from his eight-episode arc in 1995 on "Beverly Hills 90210," as Tony Marchette, the father of Rebecca Gayheart's character.
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See Stanley Kamel's IMDB page

Stanley KImmel's Monk Page

Comments

[Eric8869]

Who?

[sophiej]

we'll all miss Dr. Kroger's gentle wisdom and humor, but i'm sure not near as much as his "family" on Monk. Condolences to the cast and crew, and to Stanley Kamel's friends and family.

wouldn't it be great if the show did a compilation of Kroger moments? :-)

[YellowDogInRedCounty]

Alan Arbus is 90 years old - he may not be the best choice for a replacement.

[Hopefor08]

I hate to hear this. He was great on Monk and was such an important part of the show. It is a very sad thing to read. I was always a fan of this fine actor.

[shedances]

I really enjoy watching the series, "Monk," and am sorry to hear of this wonderful actor's passing ... he was such a great part of the show. My condolescences to his family, also.

K

[seventhsonspeaks]

RIP

[Kally]

This man was a real actor. It shows in the fact that everyone will really miss him. I really enjoyed his time on the screen. They can't replace him, how will they ever handle this.

[fdediant]

RIP.

[HypocrisySlayer]

I remember him from the 90210 days!

R.I.P

[changeishere08]

He was such a great talent. Like many posters have said, Mr. Kamel was such a wonderfully versatile actor and he just captivate you on whenever he was on screen. I am sad to hear of his passing. I enjoy longtime character actors who are about the craft and not stardom and he was one of the best. My condolensces to his family and friends who will miss him.

[robbie]

Terrible news. Stanley was a great character actor. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.

[rinpochet]

How sad! He was such a warm character, I will really miss him. The cast of Monk will have a difficult time with this.

May he rest in peace.

[shag11]

Very sorry to hear about his passing. He was a very integral part of the show, as the pschiatrist for the quirky Monk. He will be missed.

[Bulbul]

was he also on MASH ? Or I am mistaken..

[Doofus]

That would be Alan Arbus, who coincidentally played psychiatrist
Maj Sydney Freedman on M.A.S.H., bears a strong resemblance
to Stanley Kamel. RIP, Doc.

[hwayne99]

No...I believe you are thinking of Alan Arbus.

[sdskelton03]

What a shame!

He was terrific on Monk. It is one of my wife and my favorite shows.

May he rest in peace.