Does Mark Harmon have throat cancer?

Last Modified Jul 11, 2023 06:51 GMT
Does Mark Harmon have throat cancer?
Source- Official Instagram page of NCIS

No, Mark Harmon is not suffering from throat cancer. The former NCIS actor is all fit and fine.

American actor Thomas Mark Harmon has been a part of the Hollywood industry for quite some years and the role that he is highly known for is of special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs in CBS series NCIS. The actor has been an integral part of the serial from the very beginning (2003) till its season 19 in 2021. After the 19th season premiered, Harmon was seen starring in the first four episodes and then taking his exit as a series regular.

Recently Mark Harmon wasn't seen in any new projects. It looks like the actor is currently enjoying his days off after working hard over the years. Talking about what the NCIS actor is up to, fans would be stunned to hear that Harmon is currently working on big projects which he claims to be an "exciting career update."

Why did Mark Harmon leave NCIS?

Why did Mark Harmon leave NCIS?
Source- Official Instagram page of NCIS

There is no specific reason for Mark Harmon's decision to leave NCIS. When asked about it, Harmon revealed that he was simply ready to move on from the longest-running show.

The American procedural drama has been on air since 2003 and still is ongoing. Currently, the show is working on the production of its 21st season. Having titles such as ‘most watched’ to ‘most beloved’ show, the makers of the novel crime drama have managed to grab the attention of the audience over the past two decades.

Will Mark Harmon return to NCIS?

Will Mark Harmon return to NCIS?
Source- Official Instagram page of NCIS

A year after leaving the show, Mark Harmon finally opened up on why he chose to leave the show and the future of special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS. In a special extra on the show's season 19 DVD release, while speaking about the character, Mark Harmon said, "What has always drawn me here is the character I play and keeping it fresh and challenging." To keep his fans excited he also added that his character has "not retired."

Talking about Harmon's character, NCIS' showrunner Steve Binder made a statement in which he said, “Our north star has always been staying true to our characters, and that truth has always guided the stories we tell and where those characters go. So regarding the future of Gibbs, as long-time fans of the show may have noticed over the years…never count Leroy Jethro Gibbs out.”

Hence there is a major possibility that Mark Harmon might return.

What is the big project Mark Harmon is working on?

What is the big project Mark Harmon is working on?
Source- Official Instagram page of NCIS

Mark Harmon is now working on a book about the predecessor of NCIS. This is the career updating project that he was referring to. The American actor is currently working with tech advisor/former Special Agent, Leon Carroll Jr., on a non-fiction book that entails all about the World War II operation led by the ONI (Office of Naval Intelligence).

The book is set to be titled Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, A Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor and will be released on November 14, 2023. According to Hello Magazine, while talking about the book, Mark Harmon said in a statement, "I feel compelled to take part in opening up the history and real story of what became NCIS. When I first started this show, there was not much information to be found by research."

Mark Harmon also added, "NCIS agents are public servants at the highest level and many have come and gone through this life with no one knowing anything about who they are or what they do." To conclude he said, "And now that story gets told. All because of a TV show."

FAQs

A. Mark Harmon is 71 years old as of 2023.

A. No, Mark Harmon does not have throat cancer.

A. Mark Harmon left NCIS as he felt that his character had fulfilled its term in the show. The American actor is not suffering from throat cancer.

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