Late NCIS star Miguel Ferrer was George Clooney's cousin - all he's said about family's loss
Owen Granger on NCIS: Los Angeles for five years before his untimely death at the age of 61.The star - who was also recognized for roles in Twin Peaks and Robocop - was adored off-screen too by his beloved family, which included someone very famous. MORE: NCIS' Brian Dietzen pays tribute to co-star with jarring photoMiguel was George Clooney's cousin and many fans had no clue of the connection until the Ocean's 11 actor paid an emotional tribute to him after he lost his battle to throat cancer. WATCH: NCIS star Pauley Perrette reveals she suffered a stroke His death was on the same day as Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017 and George referenced it in his statement about Miguel. "Today history will mark giant changes in our world, and lost to most will be that on the same day Miguel Ferrer lost his battle to throat cancer.