With Heavy Hearts: NCIS Cast Member’s Death Shocks Hollywood!

NCIS and Bull Star Michael Weatherly Mourns the Loss of His Younger Brother

Michael Weatherly, beloved for his roles in NCIS and Bull, is grieving the loss of his younger brother, Will Weatherly. In a heartfelt post on Twitter, Michael revealed that Will passed away on April 20, 2023. He wrote, “My younger brother Will Weatherly shed his mortal coil on April 20th, 2023, and now continues his journey through the universe. He always liked to travel. As difficult as it is [to] say goodbye — for friends and family — we know there is a smile with his memory. Rest in peace, brother.”

Michael has not yet shared the cause of Will’s death.

In response to the news, many of Michael’s colleagues from NCIS and Bull extended their condolences. His NCIS co-star Tess Rutherford tweeted, “Michael, you always had his back. RIP little brother. 🙏🏾 Hope you’re dancing with the angels now… pain-free. ❤️.”

Rumors of Michael Weatherly’s Return to NCIS

Amid his personal loss, there are reports that Michael Weatherly is in negotiations to return to NCIS, after leaving the show in 2016. According to RadarOnline, Michael has been in talks about a potential comeback, though his demands may be causing hesitation from the network.

Reportedly, Weatherly is interested in bringing back Cote de Pablo, who played Ziva David, his character’s love interest, as part of the deal. He also wants Robert Wagner, who portrayed his character’s father, to return as well.

A source commented, “Michael loves to stir things up and get fans excited about his comeback, but he’s making it tough on himself with all the demands. The bosses are at their wit’s end trying to figure out if it’s worth it.”

With the ongoing writers’ strike complicating things, the possibility of Weatherly’s return to the NCIS universe remains uncertain.