He was Lancelot. He was King Arthur. To us, he'll always be the little boy from Lawrence who sang at the now closed St. Anne's Church. Singer and actor Robert Goulet, 73, died Tuesday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles while awaiting a lung transplant.

The Eagle-Tribune is collecting condolences from his family, friends and fans here in the Merrimack Valley.

If you would like to leave a note regarding the man who started his singing career in the Immigrant City, please do so here.

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Loved his voice and watched every movie, or program that he was ever involved in. I am 82 years old, now living in Beverly Ma. and I attended the same school as Mr. Goulet did, in Lawrence where I was born. I am going to miss his singing. Mr. E.mile Rheault

I was so saddened to read of his death. I admired his great talent for many years. His voice and performances will live on and he will be remembered as one of the great baritones of all time. He will also be remembered for did his admirable work for prostate cancer in recent years. My condolences to his family. Doug Stone

I remember Robert Goulet having been quite a heart throb for my mom's generation when I was growing up in Methuen. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He made quite a lasting impression on people of all ages, we will always have fond memories of his voice and spirit. Thank you, rest in peace Mr Robert Goulet. Susan Grelle Searle

My condolences to the family.He was a great entertainer. Roger Bourassa

My heartfelt wishes go out to the Goulet family. I grew up in Lawrence, and attended St. Anne's School. As a little girl, I remember my nana always being proud whenever we saw or heard of Robert Goulet. My grandmother used to babysit him when he was a child. She always new he'd live his dream. Judy Sullivan

As a former Lawrencian, with many relatives in the city, I have always been proud to have been born and raised in Lawrence. Equally, I was always excited to hear that great successful singers like yourself and legendary conductors like Leonard Bernstein were also born in this great city. As you await your transplant, may God be with you and your family and may we hear your great voice once again. From one proud Lawrencian to another, Geoffrey Fulgione

You are one of the greatest singers of our time. I have an autographed photo taken in Hartford, Ct. I wish you a successful transplant and a a speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan Card

You have an amazing voice, and a wonderful talent! Hang in there, you and yours are in my prayers at this terrible time! Wylie

Your aunt was so proud of you. You gave me a wonderful memory when you called the hospital room we shared at Bon Secour in 1980. I'll never forget it. Please stay strong and keep fighting and remember "No never would I leave you .. at all". Corinne Korbey

hope for the best to a great man.. Jack English

We met you years ago at Atlanta's Theater of the Stars; Norm Crosby opened for you. You signed autographs backstage after the show, and were very kind to teenagers who knew you only through their parents' records. We never forgot and you'll always be in our prayers. Margie, Jan, and Paula Henry

Hope things go well for you and your health. My great aunt who lived in Montreal told me as a youg child that we were somehow related to you. Her maiden name was Cote and her married name was Thouret. Nevertheless I wish you well and hope you receive the transplant. Be well and take care, Paul A. Bouchard, Newburyport MA

I'm 31 years old. My mother and I saw you in Man of La Mancha, in Richmond, Virginia. Brilliant! Thanks for the memory. Hope you're ok. Marshall O'Leary

As you have touched the lives of millions we hope you will soon experience God's healing touch. Al Moore

I was born and raised on Washington Street in Lawrence and saw you when you would come to visit your Aunt on Washington Street. You were a friend of my Uncle, Robert Gillan, when you were both growing up in Lawrence. May the Lord watch over you and your family and may His will be done in your life. Mary-Lou (Braciska) Morin

YOUR A GREAT ACTOR I WATCHED ALOT OF YOUR SHOWS GET WELL SOON. ROBERT M MEROLA

I wish you the best and hope you will get your lung transplant soon. My mother raised me listening to your albums and I developed a love of music as a result. She is still alive and is 83 years old and when I told her about your illness she was very saddened and said she would pray for you. As a widow who lost her husband to lung cancer my heart goes out to you and your whole family. Michelle van Haagen

I wouldn't hire a clown to fix a leak in the john. Hang in there! Brendan Harrison

I wish you the best.I've lived in Lawrence my whole life. I'm proud to say you are one of lawrences success story's. Good Luck and may God Bless. Jerry Robito

We have met many times over the years and I have been a fan for over 47 years. My prayers for better health go out to Robert and Vera. Susan Katz

I had a landscaping job of at your house while in college in the 70's. You came out and gave us a cold beer and talked for a while.It meant a lot to me and shows what kind of guy you are...get well soon. Ken Hamilton

As former classmate & friends from Acton St., Lawrence, MA we wish you the best & praying for you. Last saw you in Framingham, MA when I gave you an old picture of you & Laurette Jean. Old friends, George & Shirley Martin

Please get well soon Robert... Sending out prayers to you today.You went to Saint Ann's with my dad back in the day. My mom still has a class pic with you and my dad in it. God Bless and God speed to recovery. Bob Laliberte

On many evenings from December to December you and your gifts will be remembered well. Take care in your recovery and show us how. I will always remain an ardent fan. Michael Dodson

our prayers are with you - you have brought so much joy to others with your career, I hope you are able to continue for many years to come. Minda Reidy

I wish you well robert as a former lawrencian. I PRAY JEHOVAH GOD BE WITH YOU. Ruth Vitale

From one Robert Goulet to another. I hope you get well soon, and you are in my prayers. Robert Goulet

My prayers and thoughts are with you Robert. I am a former member of the St. Anne Crusaders, 1949. God bless. John Doyle

MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU I COME FROM LAWRENCE MASS. Ida Gay

Get well soon!! There are so few true talents left in show biz! From a "Lawrence"girl! Ellenmarie Babin

We have loved your singing so much having seen you many times in person and enjoy your recordings. Hang in there and think positive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan & Ray Caroll

I wish you the best and hope you get what you need for a fast recovery!!!! Anna Burke

Have adored you, your work, your talent for the past 40 years. I wish you the transplant you need and hope you have a full recovery. Peace and prayers to you and your family. San Francisco and the Bay Area love you! S Flores

I have been a lifelong fan of your work. You were epic in Camelot and are now a wordly renowned star from your Emerald Nuts commercial. I have acted as you many times in Ohio State University productions. In fact, I wish to have your blessing to produce my series "Snoozin' on the Rocks" Starring myself as you and my fellow classmate Andrew Rigney as Neil Diamond. It's like the odd couple....but different. The premise is that you are struggling with the fact that you are not as famous as you once were and along comes Neil Diamond to Las Vegas, your town. You hear this and become enraged in classic Goulet humor. Eventually, you discover that Diamond is moving into the apartment across the hall from you, and the odd couple-like atmosphere begins. It's a classic struggle of a laid-back Neil Diamond receiving all the fame, followed by a jealous Goulet who must prove his worth as both a singer and a celebrity (Not in any way is this true, but would provide for great television). I wish you the best as you have inspired me to create this series, and when you get better, I would love to have your blessing for this series. Thank you for everything so far and for everything that is to come. Snoozebar Smith

I know the transplant operation will be successful & you will give others, as well as myself, many more moments and hours of musical joy . Bill Barr

Robert, I am praying to Jesus and by the Authority of the God of the Israelites, the same God that led Moses across the desert that he will heal you from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. It is a little thing for such a Great God who is the Great healer. Give the glory to God. May

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Paitsel

Get it done Bob. We are praying for you. I come from methuen, and attended cchs, and now live in woolwich ,me . You will lick this, iknow it. God bless you. Jack Albis

You are in my Prayers for a speedy recovery!! From one former Lawrencian to another!! Betty & Rod Moore

Hi Bob, Sorry to hear that you are not well. Heck you were born in lawrence just like i was and we are strong.. I was born in lawrence in 1927 just visited there for the second time in sept. For this year for my high school reunion of 1944. The city has changed and the high school one of the most expensive and modern in the u.S. Bob i came to see you every time you were in seattle and boy you are so very handsome and what a voice. You just might remember me one time probable over 15 years ago i waited back stage to meet you and gave you a fancy box and inside was a can of moxie. Do you remember? That is the only place you can buy it and they still have it. I was surpprised to see that now they even have it in cans . It still tastes the same but i still like it mixed with milk. Bob is there anything i can do for you?? I live in kent washington now just outside of seattle and i love it here. St. Annes is closed but like they say once a catholic always a catholc ill pray for you bob and you do the same. With prayers from the state of washington and formally from lawrence ma. Your friend Wanda Nodine

I saw you in concert as a teenager and became a lifelong fan. You are an incredible performer and my prayers are going out for your recovery. John Warrener

If ever you should leave us. Thinking of you and praying that you will be on the mend shortly. J.L.Sandonato

Hey Bob, from one Lawrence kid to another, your on my prayer list and know that God has always had a plan for you and that He loves you today as much as when you were a kid running around South Broadway. God Bless, Tom McCarron

I am praying for you and wish you a complete recovery.You have given me many happy moments with your wonderful voice and performances.God Bless you and keep you safe. Lilian J.Zakia

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your fans all over the world are praying for you. Lisa Howell

Get well wishes from a former Lawrencian now living in California. You were always my favorite. Speedy recovery! God Bless You! Terry Martino

Wishing you well, and pray everything goes well for you. Judy Gurka

I will pray for you,so that you may come through this with flying colors.Remember that faith in God helps in many ways. Roger Bourassa

May my Lord assist this great man now and ever! Blessings!!! Ricky Lorenzana

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Best wishes from another Lawrencian. Betty Sullivan Beland L.H.S. '47

Please don't leave us yet. We want to here you sing once more If Ever I Would Leave You. Michele

Mr Goulet not only has a great but a great Comedic talent that I can't wait to se again...get well soon! big dennis

Mr. Goulet please get well soon! I'm praying for you. Anna

I will say my rosary for you tonight, I too, am a former Lawrencian but now live elsewhere. GOD bless you.. Pat Fraser

I met Robert Goulet when he was performing as King Arthur in Atlanta. Never have I met a nicer or more caring actor. He is #1 both as a performer and as a person. Get well soon. Katherine

WISHING YOU WELL AND THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES!!! TOM & LINDA LEE

May angels watch over you while you are being healed by the Lord's hands so you can sing again .Thank you for singing my father,Ted Mossman's songs(Till The End Of Time & Full Moon And Empty Arms)so beautifully.We listened to your songs this morning;it was an emotional moment. Myra Mossman

Best wishes and good luck with your lung transplant Robert. My mother was always a big fan of yours when I was a youngster. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!! David G. Lemerise

I pray you will recover from this and come back to full strength. You and I are both Lawrence natives and I want to accept that invitation you gave me nearly a year ago to come back stage when you are in the area. I plan on keeping it as I will pray for your return to good health. Your friend always, Tim McCarthy

When I was a little boy, my mother would play her record of you singing "On A Clear Day" over and over. I remember thinking to myself, "This has to be the finest voice in the world." Now, 40 years later, I haven't changed my mind. Best wishes for your improved health from Haverhill, Massachusetts. Ray Ieronimo

Wishing you get well, soon. Joseph Jones

You were great in Camelot. Saw you in person and wishing you many more years of good health and able to entertain us once more. An old St. Anne's alumni. Mary

I wish you well and hope you get the transplant soon. Back in the early 60's I lived on Washington Street in Lawrence, just down the street from your Aunt. I remember you visiting and driving up in a black limo whenever you were in town. God speed and get well soon. I have always admired you especially for your devotion to family roots. Jackie Siraco (Azorian)

Dear Robert, Thinking of you;sending my prayers and best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. Fondly, M Elaine Brown, a Lawrence native. Elaine Brown

We were friends when as teenagers in St. Joe's then Alberta College in Edmonton. My very best wishes, David Cornish

Get well. I married your aunt/cousin Alma Maher's great nephew. We origanally came from Lawrence, but now live in NH. I hope you recover soon and completely. Jancie Arsenault

I grew up in Lawrence too, and can remember you from all the way back when you used to appear on the Ed Sullivan show. Hoping you make a full recovery! Charlotte Cody

My Mom and I have been devoted fans ever since "Camelot". More recently, we have gotten such a kick out of the Emerald Nut commercial. Our love and wishes for a complete and speedy recovery go out to you. You are very popular here in Virginia! Lisa Long

We wish you a quick recovery, your tough if your from New England. We pray for you every night. Ed Lukas

Wishing you well,,,your wonderful voice has brought chills and thrills to millions. You are in our prayers. Jerry Lynch

I'm in New York, and part of the Broadway theatre community. The Broadway community loves Mr. Goulet and we are all wishing him well.Michael West

Sir, I hope you enjoy your new lungs as much as we will enjoy hearing you use them. Richard Parr

You are, and have always been a class act. From "Camelot" to "Naked Gun 2 and a Half," you have brought us a wealth of laughter and tears. If my own personal lungs weren't charred to a crisp from years of tobacco abuse, I'd give you both of 'em. Get well, sir. Please. Brian Levinson

I wish you the best of luck with your surgery. as a buddhist i chant nam myoho renge kyo and will do so for a totally successful surgery and a long and healthy life. Polly