NCIS Fans Are Still Confused By This Character's Changes

Sean Murray made some changes to his physical appearance that had his fans worried. He lost an ample amount of weight during the show's seventh season, and the transformation prompted viewers to speculate on the sudden change. In an interview with Studio 10, Murray talked about his new diet and binging on food during filming. "So you really try and watch yourself and take care of yourself when you can. And you know... when I have had some free time, I have used the opportunity as of late to try, and you know, take care of myself, eat a lot better and that stuff" (via Hollywood Mask).

In 2010, several fans also paid attention to his voice. The resident geek's gentle-sounding voice changed to a raspy growl. He had shed about 25 pounds of weight, and his supporters thought of it as the reason for the change. Murray took to his Twitter account in September 2010 and revealed that he ditched alcohol and sugar for 14 months and ate purely organic.

The NCIS star has also quit smoking — which can be another factor of his change in voice. According to a scientific study, smoking daily can irritate the vocal chords, which can alter a person's voice (via Nature). Other fans thought of the change as part of the show. After all, Murray's character McGee evolved from being a rookie law enforcer to a skilled agent who many viewers admired.