Mark Harmon Opens Up in Emotional Interview: “Gibbs Will Always Be a Part of Me”
Los Angeles, CA — In a rare and deeply emotional appearance, Mark Harmon has spoken openly about the character who changed his life forever: Leroy Jethro Gibbs of NCIS. The actor, who led the beloved crime drama for nearly 20 years, revealed feelings he has never fully shared before — leaving fans around the world teary-eyed and hopeful for what comes next.
“I Miss Him. I Miss All of Them.”
During the interview, Harmon admitted that stepping away from NCIS was one of the hardest decisions of his career. As he spoke about the cast, the crew, and the long nights on set, he paused several times, visibly emotional.
> “I miss him. I miss all of them. Gibbs was more than a character — he was a part of my life.”
For fans who watched him every week, these words hit directly in the heart.
A Quiet Leader With a Heavy Heart
Harmon reflected on Gibbs’ emotional journey — the loss of his family, the moral code he lived by, and the weight he carried silently. He revealed that portraying such a complex man took a deep emotional toll.
> “There were scenes I had to walk away from after filming. Gibbs’ pain… sometimes it stayed with me.”
He admitted he often carried the character home with him, especially during the storyline surrounding Gibbs’ wife and daughter.
The Bond With His Cast
When speaking about the NCIS cast, Harmon’s voice softened.
> “Those people are family. We went through everything together — births, losses, life changes. You don’t just walk away from that.
He mentioned Sean Murray, saying McGee felt like “a son growing into his own.”
He thanked the late David McCallum (Ducky) for being “a source of wisdom on-screen and off.”
He even acknowledged fans’ long-running emotional connection to Abby, Ziva, Tony, and the team that shaped the show’s golden years.
Why He Really Left
For the first time, Harmon spoke honestly about why he stepped away in 2021.
> “I needed peace — the same peace Gibbs went to find in Alaska. After so long, I needed to breathe.”
He said aging, exhaustion, and wanting to spend more time with his family played major roles. But he also felt that Gibbs’ story deserved a graceful, quiet exit.
The Question Every Fan Wants Answered
At the end of the interview, the host asked the question everyone has been wondering:
“Will Gibbs ever return?”
Harmon smiled — a meaningful, emotional smile.
> “I won’t say no. Not to him. Not to the fans. Gibbs still has a place in my heart… and maybe he still has a place in NCIS.”
Fans online immediately exploded with hope, with thousands calling his words a sign that a comeback is possible.
A Legacy That Lives On
Near the end, Harmon looked directly at the camera and said:
> “Thank you. For every year, every episode, every moment you spent with Gibbs. You made this journey worth everything.”
Those words, tender and sincere, brought many longtime viewers to tears.
