Lorena Blas

USA TODAY Life

Sorry, NCIS fans.

DiNozzo will be making his exit from the popular CBS drama at the end of this season.

CBS confirmed Tuesday that actor Michael Weatherly is leaving the show. The network released a statement saying, "After 13 years on NCIS, Michael Weatherly is leaving the show at the end of this season. He is a valued part of the CBS family, and the immense charm and talent he brings to the screen as “Very” Special Agent Tony DiNozzo has helped make NCIS what it is today — the #1 drama in the world. We thank Michael for all of his contributions to this successful franchise and look forward to continuing to develop projects with him as part of our ongoing development deal."

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Weatherly took to Twitter to express his feelings about DiNozzo, describing him as "a wonderful, quixotic character," adding, "I couldn't have had more fun playing him over the past 13 seasons."

He also noted in a tweet accompanying a photo with fellow NCIS cast member Pauley Perrette, that network president Les Moonves and CBS "gave me the opportunity of a lifetime."

Weatherly didn't forget anyone as he expressed his gratitude to his colleagues and crew "who are like family to me, & to the fans all over the world - THANK YOU, it’s been a fantastic ride!"