Normally I wouldn't have commented on this since I doubt that many of you would even recognize the name Stanley Kamel, the actor who plays Monk's psychiatrist.

However, as it happens, Stanley Kamel is on the back cover of the March 2008 issue of FBTS since he was in a movie with Armin that opened last month. Kamel plays the son of Fyvush Finkel's character in The Urn.

Carol

His passing is mentioned on the IMDB site and he is one of those actors who I spot from time to time in repeats of old US shows such as Cagney and Lacey, Dark Angel and the West Wing.

Apparently he starred in ST / TNG as Kosinski but I have no memory of him in that role.

I adore Monk and will miss his character.

The Urn is listed as his final completed project

Very sad to hear of his passing.

Best Wishes

Jude