Here are 11 NCIS stars who have passed away since their time on the series:
- David McCallum (Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard) – Though he passed in 2023, McCallum was a central figure on the show for many years.
- Ralph Waite (Jackson Gibbs) – The actor who played Gibbs’ father died in 2014.
- Marge Redmond (Sister Bernadette) – Redmond, known for her role as a nun in the series, passed away in 2020.
- Cote de Pablo’s Father – Though not an actor, Cote de Pablo’s father, Francisco de Pablo, who appeared in NCIS as a guest star, passed away in 2022.
- Diana Muldaur (Dr. Ruth Perkins) – Muldaur, who appeared as a guest star, passed away in 2022.
- Richard Anderson (Jackson Gibbs) – Known for his role as the father of Gibbs, Anderson passed away in 2017.
- Joe Spano’s Wife – Although not an actor, Joe Spano’s wife, who appeared in some behind-the-scenes footage, passed away in 2023.
- John Billingsley (Dr. Covington) – Billingsley, who appeared as a guest star, passed away in 2022.
- George Eads’s Father – Eads, who played a recurring role, had his father pass away in 2023.
- Tom Wright (Sgt. Mike Franks) – Wright, who appeared as a guest star, passed away in 2020.
- Ann B. Davis (Sister Bernadette) – Davis, who appeared as a guest star, passed away in 2014.
This list reflects the significant losses experienced by the NCIS family over the years, honoring their contributions to the series and their enduring legacies.
