Gary Glasberg, Executive Producer and Showrunner of NCIS and Executive Producer and Creator of NCIS: New Orleans, passed away in his sleep on September 28 in Los Angeles. He was 50. Glasberg, known for his creativity, ever-present smile and kindness to all, was adored by his cast, crews and everyone who had the fortune of knowing him. Glasberg was a devoted family man. He was married for 20 years to television producer and screenwriter, Mimi Schmir. They have two sons, Dash and Eli.

In 2009, Glasberg joined NCIS as a Co-Executive Producer and writer. Since 2011, he was the beloved and highly respected Showrunner of NCIS, which he led to become the #1 drama in the world and the #1 drama on U.S. television for five consecutive seasons. In 2014, he created the successful spinoff, NCIS: New Orleans. He began his diverse writing career nearly 20 years ago, writing comic books and animation for companies such as Warner Bros., Disney, Nickelodeon, Fox and Hanna-Barbera. His additional television credits include Shark and The Mentalist, both on the Network, Crossing Jordan, The Street and Bones.

Glasberg was born in New York City. In addition to his wife and sons, Glasberg is survived by his father, Edwin Glasberg, and his sister, Mindy Glasberg. A memorial service is being planned for later in October. The family kindly requests privacy at this time.