Desperate Housewives star Miguel Ferrer passes away at the age of 61

Renowned TV actor Miguel Ferrer has died at the age of 61.

Miguel passed away yesterday, January 19, after a long battle with throat cancer.

George Clooney released a statement to People about his friend's death.

"Today history will mark giant changes in our world, and lost to most will be that on the same day Miguel Ferrer lost his battle to throat cancer. But not lost to his family.

"Miguel made the world brighter and funnier and his passing is felt so deeply in our family that events of the day (monumental events), pale in comparison. We love you Miguel. We always will."

Miguel has starred in many great TV shows and movies including NCIS: Los Angeles, Desperate Housewives, Crossing Jordan, Iron Man, Superman and Will & Grace.

At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his wife Lori, sons Lukas and Rafi, and his brother and sisters.