He was found dead in his home by his longtime agents and friends, 'Donna Massetti' and Marilyn Szatmary. He is interred at Anshe Emethe Cemetery in East Brunswick, New Jersey. He is survived by his brothers Dr. Stephen Kamel and Robert Kamel, 5 nieces and nephews, and 6 grandnieces and grandnephews.
Studied with acting coach Sanford Meisner.