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<\/p>\nACTOR David McCallum\u00a0has passed at the age of 90.<\/p>\n
The Scottish star died in New York, but leaves behind an incredible career and legacy.<\/p>\n
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David McCallum was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 19, 1933.<\/p>\n
He was an actor and musician, best known for US TV show, NCIS.<\/p>\n
The Brit star passed away in New York Presbyterian Hospital<\/span> on the morning of September 25, 2023.<\/p>\n He died from natural causes, surrounded by his family.<\/p>\n David leaves behind wife Katherine, and his five children.<\/p>\n The seasoned actor celebrated his birthday less than a week before his death.<\/p>\n David was the last remaining original cast member on NCIS and played Chief Medical Examiner Donald \u201cDucky\u201d Mallard.<\/p>\n The actor joined the show – which is a spin-off of the television show JAG – when it premiered two decades ago in 2003.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It was previously announced that there would be a 20th anniversary\u00a0NCIS\u00a0marathon, and it will now include an \u201cIn memoriam\u201d card in remembrance of David.<\/p>\n NCIS\u00a0executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North released a statement about their longtime star.<\/p>\n They said: \u201cFor over twenty years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald \u2018Ducky\u2019 Mallard.<\/p>\n \u201cBut as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more."<\/p>\n They continued: "He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke.<\/p>\n "From day one, it was an honor to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n NCIS\u00a0studio CBS Studios also made a joint statement saying: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of David McCallum and privileged that CBS was his home for so many years.<\/p>\n "David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world.<\/p>\n "He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film<\/span> and television that will never go away."<\/p>\n Away from NCIS, David was best known for starring in the 1960s show The Man From U.N.C.L.E, which was a spy fiction series.<\/p>\n His other notable television roles include Carter in\u00a0Colditz\u00a0(1972\u20131974), and Steel in\u00a0Sapphire & Steel\u00a0(1979\u20131982).\u00a0<\/p>\n On film, David was well known for starring in The Great Escape (1963).<\/p>\n Over the years David accumulated an impressive net worth.<\/p>\nRead more on David McCallum<\/h2>\n
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