cullenje — 18 years ago(August 05, 2007 06:37 AM)

I knew him when he lived in Topanga Canyon and was struggling to make it as a successful actor - prior to Hill Street Blues. Kiel was a warm caring fun man. He did smoke three packs of cigarettes daily. His raspy voice was indicative of this. He loved his daughter very much and spoke of her often. I saw him years later at the Palm Desert mall, I was struggling with alcoholism and he reached out to me, I was not ready to hear his message. A true beautiful spirit, I will remember his warm smile and joy of life forever.