‘NCIS’ & ‘NCIS:NOLA’ EP Gary Glasberg Has Died
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NCIS and NCIS: New Orleans Executive Producer Gary Glasberg passed away in his sleep last night, at the age of 50. In an obituary shared by the network, CBS Entertainment President Glenn Geller made the following statement:
- Today is an overwhelmingly sad day for ‘NCIS,’ CBS and anyone who was blessed to spend time with Gary Glasberg. We have lost a cherished friend, gifted creative voice, respected leader and, most memorably, someone whose warmth and kindness was felt by all around him. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to his wife, Mimi, his two sons and all his family and friends.
CBS TV Studios President David Stapf made a statement as well:
- We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Gary Glasberg. He epitomized the word mensch and brought kindness, integrity and class to everything he did. His remarkable talent as a writer and producer was only matched by his ability to connect with people. Gary was a beloved member of our family and we are so honored that he called CBS his home for so many years. Our hearts go out to his wife, Mimi, two sons, his entire family and all those who loved him.
Here is a small collection of tweets expressing condolences to Glasberg’s family and friends, including a statement from the cast and crew of NCIS (Edited to add more tweets):
In loving memory of Gary Glasberg. https://t.co/kubHizmQSm pic.twitter.com/ToCjFHQ4Ad
— NCIS (@NCIS_CBS) September 28, 2016
Our hearts are collectively broken. Our #NCIS show runner and boss Gary Glasberg has passed away. In shock and sadness. There are no words.
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) September 28, 2016
What sad a day this is. Gary Glasberg was a gentle man and gentleman loved by so many people. Send your love to his family.
— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) September 28, 2016
We are heartbroken by the sudden loss of our leader and friend Gary Glasberg. To my NCIS family, I wish I was with u on set today.
— Rocky Carroll (@RockyCOfficial) September 28, 2016
Prayers and condolences to Gary's family. His CBS family will miss him ! Thank you for everything. R. I. P. my friend.
— Rocky Carroll (@RockyCOfficial) September 28, 2016
we lost a wonderful man today. I will miss you, Gary. we all will.#NCIS
— Sean Harland Murray (@SeanHMurray) September 29, 2016
We are in shock and struck w great sadness at the loss of our leader Gary Glasberg here at NCIS. Today we celebrate you Gary w all our love.
— Emily Wickersham (@EmilyWickersham) September 29, 2016
#NCIS has lost an incredible man & leader, Gary Glasberg I'm grateful 4 ur trust & love, till we meet again. We'll make you proud #RIP ?
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) September 28, 2016
To my NCIS family: that's what you are. Family. Just thought I would mention that. pic.twitter.com/Gb45g65gjq
— Steven D. Binder (@stevebinder) September 28, 2016
May prayers be with your two young boys, you changed my life. Period. #ripgaryglasberg #ncis
— Duane Henry (@RealDuaneHenry) September 28, 2016
"He was a man, take him for all in all.
I shall not look upon his like again…"
William Shakespeare.— christopher silber (@csilb) September 28, 2016
Our team at #NCIS is a family. And tonight there's an empty chair at the head of the table.
— Christopher J. Waild (@ChrisWaild) September 28, 2016
A sad day. You touched so many lives and careers. An awesome boss and a wonderful man. May you rest in peace Gary! ?????? #NCIS #NCISNOLA https://t.co/TOqKlZSXoL
— Shalita Grant (@ShalitaGrant) September 28, 2016
Gary brought me into #NCIS.
I'm stunned to hear this.
So grateful that I got to work with him. https://t.co/ViHieywppB— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 28, 2016
Much love and sympathy to the #NCIS cast, crew and writers@PauleyP @BrianDietzen @mostx1 @EmilyWickersham @WValderrama
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 28, 2016
My thoughts & prayers for #GaryGlasberg, his family & everyone at #NCIS. Kind & loving man.
— Sasha Alexander (@sashaalexander) September 29, 2016
All of us at NCISLA send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Gary Glasberg.Gary was a very kind and gentle soul. He will be missed??
— John Peter Kousakis (@jpkouz) September 28, 2016
RIP Gary Glasberg and my heart goes out to the @NCIS_CBS family. So, so sad.
— Peter Cambor (@petercambor) September 28, 2016
I pray that broken ?s heal with the balm of beautiful memories. #GGWeMissYou
— Katie Barker (@KatieBarkerPR) September 30, 2016
Sending my love and condolences to the #NCIS family after hearing the terrible news of Gary Glasberg's passing. He was a kind, generous man.
— Erin Broadhurst (@ebroad) September 28, 2016
#NCIS I will miss Gary Glasberg's boyish grin and loving heart.
— Dennis Smith (@NCISDIR) September 29, 2016
It was a hard day at #NCIS today as we lost our show runner and good friend Gary Glasberg. He was an incredibly kind man. He will be missed.
— Brian Dietzen (@BrianDietzen) September 29, 2016
He was the man who mapped out the stories for the season, and helped define characters. Our head writer. Our boss, and our friend. https://t.co/sxBdHzAk0d
— Brian Dietzen (@BrianDietzen) September 29, 2016
GG, you were our colleague, our friend, and our adult supervision. You said "I understand" more than anyone I know. You will be missed. #PTB
— Steven D. Binder (@stevebinder) September 29, 2016
There are no words to describe the loss of Gary. A wonderful person, a devoted father, and the heart of our show. We love and miss you.
— Jennifer Corbett (@JenniferCorbett) September 29, 2016
@JenniferCorbett And you rocked both. Glasberg loved you too.
— Scott Williams (@mostx1) October 3, 2016
@NCIS_CBS Kind, encouraging, creative & hilarious.
So lucky to call you my friend, Gary. I'll miss you forever. pic.twitter.com/bZuq79Xp7f— Scott Williams (@mostx1) September 29, 2016
Thanks Gary, 4 creating Dr. Samantha Ryan & 4 letting her into Gibb's heart. She had depth, smarts & LOVE. Just like YOU. RIP G.G.@NCIS_CBS pic.twitter.com/7lpXfiGoyt
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) September 30, 2016
Incredibly sad day for the NCIS and NCISNOLA family. He literally changed the course of my life, and was a true joy to be around. RIP Gary. https://t.co/y8tP02GNfb
— Rob Kerkovich (@RobKerkovich) September 28, 2016
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