“NCIS” has been a television success story from the start.
Read on for a rundown of some “NCIS” star who sadly died.
When Waite died in 2014 at age 85, the show’s cast and crew paid tribute.
“Ralph was family to us, a tremendous talent and a very special man.
We truly cherish the time we had with him.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his loved ones.”
The show also honored Waite in that season’s finale, in which Gibbs attends his dad’s funeral.
“This needed to be a finale with real emotional resonance.
A finale with heart and soul and warmth and pathos.
Later that same year, Gilden died at the age of 44.
Over the years, they grew to become best friends.
“Eaton added, “Out of tragedy I believe comes some triumph.
She died in 2008 at the age of 84.
“But I think the biggest thing I’ve done in life is teach.”
So she’s interested to see if anyone at NCIS is a prospect.”
“I have to say that I’ve been pretty lucky with the shows being very welcoming.”
It was a dream job,” he added.
‘What was it like when you did…?’
“These people are devoted and are huge fans, and it’s quite amazing.
So it becomes very nice.
It’s a warm experience.”
Itzin died in 2022 at age 74.
Meanwhile, he also starred in the Canadian TV drama “Traders,” as investment banker Adam Cunningham.
In 2017, Gray died at age 81 in hospice care, following a diagnosis of brain cancer.
Isyanov died at age 59 in 2021.
He’d filmed his final episodes of “NCIS: LA” just a few months earlier.
Thanks to the massive success of “NCIS,” that character became the one most associated with McCallum.
Sadly, he passed away in 2023 at the age of 90.
News of his death was met with messages of condolences from his “NCIS” co-stars.
My condolences go out to Katherine and his family,” said Mark Harmon in a statement, viaTVLine.
