Subdeacon Joe Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Actor David McCallum, known for his role on the long-running CBS procedural “NCIS,” has died, the network said in a statement. He was 90. “He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father,” his son Peter McCallum wrote in a statement from the family, provided by CBS. “He always put family before self.” McCallum died of natural causes surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said. “David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world,” the network’s statement read. “He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film and television that will never go away. We will miss his warmth and endearing sense of humor that lit up any room or soundstage he stepped onto, as well as the brilliant stories he often shared from a life well-lived.” Born in Scotland, McCallum got his big break in the US (after a number of roles in British television) in the 1960s spy series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” co-starring as agent Illya Kuryakin opposite Robert Vaughn’s suave spy Napoleon Solo. McCallum earned a pair of Emmy nominations for the show, and working steadily thereafter, including roles in the films “The Great Escape” and “A Night to Remember.” He also starred in a memorable episode of the eerie sci-fi anthology series “The Outer Limits,” “The Sixth Finger,” playing an ordinary man who volunteers to undergo evolutionary advancement at accelerated speed. McCallum returned to television in a starring role in the 1975 NBC series “The Invisible Man,” but the show, despite its then-breakthrough special effects, lasted a single season. His improbable last act in TV came with the CBS crime procedural “NCIS.” McCallum played chief medical examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard, an eccentric and skilled professional who served as a patriarch to the show’s investigators. McCallum is survived by his wife of 56 years Katherine McCallum, three sons (Paul McCallum, Valentine McCallum and Peter McCallum), his daughter Sophie McCallum and eight grandchildren. https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/entertainment/david-mccallum-dead/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mosby Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 R.I.P. Sir, you will be missed. My favorites were Man From U.N.C.L.E. , Mosquito Squadron and best of all, Ducky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Going to miss "Ducky". Always looked forward to his appearances on NCIS and his rare appearances toward the end. Its the only reason I continued watching the show. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 RIP, Ilya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 We watched NCIS for probably the first seven seasons. He was always my favorite character. Damned good actor, and from everything that I have read, a very nice man. Rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 RIP, to a fine actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Rest In Peace, Mr. McCallum. When I was a little kid and to me, he were the coolest guy. Loved watching The Man from UNCLE. I looked everywhere for a toy gun like his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 What a career! Consummate professional and an absolute STAR!! He could play a character and it would always be believable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 He was the last original cast member on NCIS. Maybe they'll have a funeral for Ducky on the show. It would be a great chance to have Gibbs come back for. Maybe they could go as far as to have Ducky murdered, the team stumped, and Gibbs come back to find the killer. It would make a good 2 episode season opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 liked everything he did - that i saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 He is best known for starring as Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s spy drama The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as playing pathologist Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard in NCIS. McCallum died peacefully on Monday (September 25) of natural causes in New York City, having celebrated his 90th birthday just one week ago. His son Peter issued a statement on behalf of his family. It read: ‘He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father. ‘He always put family before self. He looked forward to any chance to connect with his grandchildren and had a unique bond with each of them.’ R.I.P. Ducky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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