NCIS has been a huge hit over the years and has introduced many beloved characters – which makes their departure even more difficult for fans of the show to deal with.
In the last several years the popular drama has lost some of its most iconic characters including Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Abby Sciuto, Anthony DiNozzo, and Ziva David.
Some of the actors' exits were shrouded in mystery at the time, while others admitted they were ready for fresh challenges.
Find out why some of the stars of NCIS really left the show below…
