We have just learned that actor Miguel Ferrer, star of the popular shows “NCIS: Los Angeles” and Crossing Jordan” tragically died on Thursday of throat cancer. He was 61 years old.
Miguel Ferrer, star of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ ‘RoboCop,’ has died of cancer at age 61. https://t.co/Z6iHf3vtoE pic.twitter.com/31SsSUCAQ2
— ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2017
From NBC News:
“Today, NCIS: Los Angeles lost a beloved family member,” said “NCIS: Los Angeles” showrunner R. Scott Gemmill said in a statement. “Miguel was a man of tremendous talent who had a powerful dramatic presence on screen, a wicked sense of humor, and a huge heart.”
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Ferrer had appeared in the original “Twin Peaks” and had the same role in the upcoming remake.
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Ferrer was the son of the late acclaimed actor José Ferrer, of Puerto Rican descent, and 1950s singer Rosemary Clooney.
His cousin, actor George Clooney, said in a statement: “Miguel made the world brighter and funnier and his passing is felt so deeply in our family that events of the day, (monumental events), pale in comparison. We love you Miguel. We always will.”
Ferrer is survived by his wife, Lori and sons Lukas and Rafi.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ferrer’s entire family during this tragic time!