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'NCIS: Los Angeles,' 'Twin Peaks' Star Miguel Ferrer Dies At 61

Miguel Ferrer died Thursday of throat cancer.
Posted at 10:46 PM, Jan 19, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-19 22:46:00-05

Actor Miguel Ferrer died Thursday of throat cancer, according to CBS. He was 61.

Ferrer was best known for his roles in shows like "NCIS: Los Angeles" and movies such as "RoboCop."

Ferrer was the son of singer Rosemary Clooney and actor José Ferrer. He was also a cousin of George Clooney. He got his start as a musician, touring with his mother and Bing Crosby.

One of his first major roles was Special Agent Albert Rosenfield on the cult television series "Twin Peaks." Ferrer reprised that role for the 2017 reboot of the show.

Ferrer is survived by his wife, Lori, and two sons, Lukas and Rafi.