Pauley Perrette’s Heart-Wrenching Tribute to Her ‘Best Friend’ – Prepare to Be Moved by the Emotional Confession!

Former “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette paid an emotional tribute to her late cousin Wayne, a firefighter who passed away in 2022. In an Instagram post, Perrette shared a photo of Wayne’s back tattoo, which paid homage to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

In the caption, Perrette wrote, “My firefighter Cousin Wayne (my cousin, my brother, my best friend) spent every day after 9/11 in homage to the 343 #firefighters we lost on that awful day. He just went to heaven and is within them now.”

Perrette had previously spoken about her close bond with Wayne, describing him as her person and her best friend. She marked the one-year anniversary of his passing by expressing how deeply she missed him. Wayne’s death came as a significant loss for Perrette, who also mentioned the challenges of coping with the loss of loved ones, including her father, while dealing with her own health issues.

Through her posts and tributes, Pauley Perrette continues to honor the memory of her cousin Wayne and the firefighters who bravely served during the 9/11 tragedy.