Just heard that John Reardon was replaced by another actor. I cannot believe that after going through a bout with cancer and is now cancer-free and ready to come back to the show, that his character has been killed off. I loved watching this show for 6 years and really missed him and the original Rex in Season 7, but replacing Rex was understandable as he had passed away. I was looking forward to Season 8 but not now, you have lost a fan of the show.