'NCIS' Season 18 Episode 7 is back in the pandemic world of now, timeline-wise (CBS) And last, but not least is the biggest episode spoiler of all! Breena hadn't been addressed to or spoken about for quite a while now on the show. The latest episode of NCIS season 18 featured a heartbreaking personal trauma for Jimmy Palmer (played by Brian Dietzen). We’re first introduced to Breena, a mortician, during NCIS Season 7, Episode 16 (titled “Mother’s Day”). The CBS show is known for its surprises, and its latest was a true shocker. NCIS has had some fan-favorite romantic pairings and others that no one wanted to see. The NCIS family is grieving for "Dr. Jimmy Palmer" in today's new episode. So far, she has appeared in six NCIS episodes. The following contains spoilers for the NCIS episode "The First Day." At this point, it seems unclear whether or not NCIS will do a deep-dive into how Breena died and what complications she faced, but it does sound like she was just one of the unlucky younger folks who had succumb the virus. As heartbreaking of an episode it was, it was an important one, a vital reminder that young, healthy people can get COVID, and that precautions must still be taken at all times. By Jennifer Drysdale‍ 6:01 PM PST, February 9, 2021 . The actress who has played Breena in the past, Michelle Pierce, has quit acting. TV 'NCIS' Fans React to Heartbreaking Reveal Jimmy Palmer's Wife Died of COVID-19. In fact, if this ongoing Season 18 is the first time you're watching the show, you won't even know she exists. Breena Palmer is played by actress Michelle Pierce. Michelle Pierce played Breena in about a half dozen NCIS episodes over the past decade or so, most recently appearing midway through Season 12, when she gave birth to daughter Victoria. NCIS is an American police procedural television series, revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which investigates crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.The series was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill as a backdoor pilot with the season eight episodes "Ice Queen" and "Meltdown" of JAG. ... Breena, died of the virus. Here is a look at the best and those not meant to be. The sad news is explained during the opening moments of “The First Day.” So this might be a way to end her character arc off-screen. The episode starts with Jimmy celebrating because he got a text from Breena. NCIS season 18 episode 7 chose to address the pandemic for the first time all season — and it happened in an emotional way for Jimmy Palmer. In season 18, episode 7, the crime drama revealed its latest unexpected death and it’s a doozy: Jimmy Palmer’s wife, Breena, passed away during the jump to the current pandemic time period.. For those wondering if they've missed an episode in between, worry not. Jimmy Palmer's wife Breena Palmer might be dead. Warning! 'NCIS' Season 18 Episode 7 'The First Day' Spoilers. How did Breena die? Read at your own risk! The character’s wife Breena Palmer (Michelle Pierce) was killed off in the episode in a shocking twist. Ahead of the Feb. 9 episode, a preview revealed that "Palmer" (Brian Dietzen) has lost his wife "Breena" to COVID-19. Oh, okay, it’s going to be like that, NCIS? In the opening minutes of the episode, it was revealed that Palmer’s wife Breena died, seemingly as a result of the virus.