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NCIS Boss Leon Vance Dies in Shocking 500th Episode
25 Mar
Summary
- Director Leon Vance was fatally shot in the NCIS 500th episode.
- Vance experienced a surreal reunion with the deceased Ducky Mallard.
- His death ultimately saved the NCIS agency from closure.
The 500th episode of NCIS delivered a shocking twist with the on-screen death of Director Leon Vance, portrayed by Rocky Carroll. This pivotal episode, now available on Paramount+, saw Vance fatally shot while thwarting a plot by a rival CID agency aiming to shut down NCIS.
During the intense storyline, Vance encountered a surreal, imagined reunion with a younger version of the late Chief Medical Examiner, Donald "Ducky" Mallard. Mallard, played by Adam Campbell, guided Vance into a heavenly light, providing a poignant send-off.
Carroll, who has been with the show for 18 seasons, expressed a sense of peace with the character's departure, acknowledging the significant run and the opportunity to participate in such a impactful milestone. Vance's actions in the episode, including defusing a bomb and exposing a double-crossing agent, were instrumental in saving the agency.
The episode, titled "All Good Things," concluded with Vance's sacrifice leading to the NCIS agency's reopening. Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker, played by Gary Cole, returned from retirement to lead the team, ensuring the agency's continuation.
