Monk's Kamel found dead

Actor who played Dr. Charles Kroger on USA hit dies of heart attack at age 65.

In an unfortunate loss for the acting world, psychiatrist Dr. Charles Kroger will no longer be seeing Adrian Monk.

Actor Stanley Kamel, who portrayed Kroger on the USA Network's comedy Monk, has passed away at the age of 65. Kamel was found dead of a heart attack in his Los Angeles home yesterday.

In addition to his current gig as the psychiatrist to the germaphobic Monk, Kamel starred as Cody McCall in General Hospital, had recurring roles in Beverly Hills, 90210, L.A. Law, and Melrose Place, and guest starred in dozens of popular shows.

The USA Network released the following statement to Access Hollywood over the loss: "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."

Monk recently completed its sixth season and has been renewed for a seventh. For more on the show, check out TV.com's previous coverage.