Michael Weatherly.Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty
Michael Weatherlyis grieving the loss of his younger brother.
On Saturday, theNCISandBullactorannounced on Twitterthat his younger brother, Will Weatherly, had died earlier that month.
“My younger brother Will Weatherly shed his mortal coil on April 20th, 2023 and now continues his journey through the universe,” Weatherly, 54, wrote beside a photo of the two from their childhood.
In response to his tweet, Weatherly received condolences from many of his followers, including hisNCISco-star, Tess Rutherford.
“Michael, you always had his back. RIP little brother. 🙏🏾 Hope you’re dancing with the angels now… pain-free. ❤️,” Rutherfordwrote.
Michaelpreviously shared a throwback photo of his brother Willon Twitter back in April of 2015. “80’s Weatherly Family photo!” he tweeted, posting a photo of himself, Will, and his sister Leigh swimming in a pool. “Hi brother Will and sister Leigh! Circa ‘86.”
Besides his siblings, Weatherly’sfamily consists of his three kids: daughter Olivia, 11, and son Liam, 9, whom he shares with wife Bojana Jankovic, and son, August, 27, whom he shares with ex-wife, Amelia Heinle.
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Weatherly is best known for his roles as Dr. Jason Bull inBulland special agent Anthony DiNozzo inNCIS.Bullwrapped in 2022, whileNCIShas been on the air since 2003, but Weatherly’s last appearance on the series came in 2016.
In December 2018, Weatherly’sBullco-starEliza Dushkuspoke out in an op-ed forTheBostonGlobeandaccused the actor of sexual harrassment, alleging that he commented on her appearance, brought up a threesome, and made a rape joke in front of other cast and crew members.
Weatherly has since apologized, tellingThe New York Times, “During the course of taping our show, I made some jokes mocking some lines in the script. When Eliza told me that she wasn’t comfortable with my language and attempt at humor,I was mortified to have offended herand immediately apologized. After reflecting on this further, I better understand that what I said was both not funny and not appropriate and I am sorry and regret the pain this caused Eliza.”
source: people.com
