Miguel Ferrer, who brought stern authority to his featured role on CBS’ hit drama “NCIS: Los Angeles” and, before that, to “Crossing Jordan,” has died.

-- Miguel Ferrer, star of " NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Crossing Jordan," has died of cancer, according to a statement from CBS. He was 61.

Veteran actor Miguel Ferrer worked on NCIS: Los Angeles until his death. The actor, who passed away this morning of cancer, was a series regular on the CBS drama, playing NCIS Assistant Director ...

It seemed as though the entire auditorium at Paramount Studios was in tears at Miguel Ferrer's memorial ceremony on Saturday. The NCIS: Los Angeles actor died January 19 of cancer at age 61.