Actor Heath Freeman, 'Bones' 'Raising The Bar' 'NCIS' Dies at 41

Heath Freeman, who was best known for his role of Howard Epps on Bones, has died. He was 41.

"We are truly devastated at the loss of our beloved Heath Freeman. A brilliant human being with an intense and soulful spirit, he leaves us with an indelible imprint in our hearts," Joe S. Montifiore, Freeman's manager, told People in a statement. "His life was filled with deep loyalty, affection, and generosity towards his family and friends, and an extraordinary zest for life."

The statement continued, "He was extremely proud of his recent film work and was very excited for the next chapter of his career. His remarkable legacy as a son, brother, uncle, friend, extraordinarily gifted actor and producer, consummate cook, and a man with the most infectious and spectacular laugh, will live on forever. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him."

While details about Freeman's death are not immediately available, his friend, Shanna Moakler, wrote in an Instagram comment that the actor "passed in his sleep [Saturday] in his home in Austin."