Story highlights Glasberg died Wednesday in his sleep, the network said in a statementCBS Entertainment president Glenn Gellar called Glasberg 'a cherished friend, gifted creative voice, respected leader'Los Angeles (CNN) Gary Glasberg, the executive producer, writer, and showrunner behind CBS's global hit "NCIS," has died. Glasberg died Wednesday in his sleep, the network said in a statement. "Today is an overwhelmingly sad day for 'NCIS,' CBS and anyone who was blessed to spend time with Gary Glasberg," CBS Entertainment president Glenn Gellar said in a statement. "We have lost a cherished friend, gifted creative voice, respected leader and, most memorably, someone whose warmth and kindness was felt by all around him." Glasberg joined "NCIS" in 2009, coming on for Season 7 as a co-executive producer and writer.

Source: CNN September 28, 2016 21:56 UTC