Heath Freeman, the actor best known for his work on television shows Bones and NCIS, has died at 41.
Freeman’s manager Joe S. Montifore confirmed news of his death on Tuesday morning. The circumstances surrounding his passing were not disclosed.
“We are truly devastated at the loss of our beloved Heath Freeman. A brilliant human being with an intense and soulful spirit, he leaves us with an indelible imprint in our hearts,” Montifore told Deadline.
“His life was filled with deep loyalty, affection, and generosity towards his family and friends, and an extraordinary zest for life.”
“He was extremely proud of his recent film work and was very excited for the next chapter of his career,” the statement continued. His remarkable legacy as a son, brother, uncle, friend, extraordinarily gifted actor and producer, consummate cook, and man with the most infectious and spectacular laugh, will live on forever. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.”
Freeman was a fixture on several popular television series, spanning back to an episode of ER in 2001. His television career saw him appear in the likes of NCIS, The Closer, and Without A Trace.
His most significant role was playing serial killer Howard Epps across two seasons of Bones from 2005 to 2007. Freeman is set to appear in the forthcoming Michael Polish film, Terror on the Prairie, due for release next year, and Devil’s Fruit, which is currently in post-production.
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Following news of his death, friends and colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor.
“Heartbroken to hear of the loss of my dear friend Heath Freeman, talented actor, director, producer, outstanding chef and a solid friend,” wrote reality TV star and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler. “You will be so dearly missed and I will cherish every amazing memory we all had…. and we have a lot of great ones!! Godspeed.”
Actor Shiloh Fernandez wrote that Freeman was “the big brother I always wanted.”
“He was so smart, so charming, so deep, so generous and such a damn force of nature — like I’d never seen before… and I was so lucky to be embraced as his little brother — it brought me so much magic,” he wrote. “I’m so beyond grateful for every second I had with you.”
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