Miguel Ferrer became a fan favorite as Assistant Director Owen Granger on NCIS: Los Angeles, a role he held for seven seasons. Known for other projects like Crossing Jordan and RoboCop, Ferrer bravely continued acting after being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2012, with the show even incorporating the illness into his character. He died in January 2017 at 61. His cousin, actor George Clooney, shared a touching tribute after his death.
Ravil Isyanov also made his mark on NCIS: Los Angeles, portraying Russian mob figure Anatoli Kirkin beginning in 2013. The actor passed away in September 2021 at age 59 after battling cancer.