I had heard about Mr. Cannell's cancer, but I had high hopes that maybe he would beat it, but sadly, he did not. Guess, Castle has to find another writer to take his place on poker night, that was one of the highlights of Castle, seeing the various writers of shows and books alike, joining in for a night of poker with Richard Castle, mystery book writer.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Cannell, may you watch over your loved ones and give Mr. Peppard hell!