Actor Ralph Waite Dead at 85

Awww, this is so sad. Actor Ralph Waite, who portrayed Gibbs' dad on NCIS currently, and formerly Pap Walton on the Waltons way back in the 1970s. has passed away. He was just 85. The cause of death was not released. Ralph not only acted on TV but he also appeared in many movies, such as "Cool Hand Luke", "Five Easy Pieces" and  "the Bodyguard" with the late Whitney Houston. Ralph is survived by his 3rd wife and 3 children from a previous marriage. Rest in Peace Ralph.