Actor Miguel Ferrer Dies At 62 Battling With Throat Cancer

Renowned Hollywood actor Miguel Ferrer, who appeared in famous movies like The Night Flier, RoboCop, Iron Man 3 and many others, passed away on Thursday, 19 January 2017 after battling with throat cancer.

Apart from movies, Miguel Ferrer is also a popular face in the CBS's series NCIS: Los Angeles for the past seven seasons.

"Actor Miguel Ferrer passed away peacefully in his home this morning after losing his battle to cancer. He was surrounded by close family and friends, including his wife Lori, sons Lukas and Rafi, and his brothers and sisters." CBS declared in a statement.

Miguel Ferrer was related to iconic Hollywood actor George Clooney. He is the cousin of the actor.

"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. But not lost to his family," said Clooney.

"Miguel made the world brighter and funnier and his passing is felt so deeply in our family that events of the day, monumental events, pale in comparison." Clooney added.

"Miguel was a man of tremendous talent who had a powerful dramatic presence on screen, a wicked sense of humor, and a huge heart. Our thoughts go out to his wife Lori, his sons, and his entire family. He will be greatly missed." said CBS's R.Scott Gemmill.