David McCallum, known for his role as 'Ducky' on 'NCIS,' has died. He was 90. The actor began his television career in the 1950's and rose to stardom for his role in the 1964 British series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' David then starred in 'NCIS' for twenty seasons and became the longest-standing member of the original cast.
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00:00 David McCallum, the gifted actor who starred in the hit 1960s drama The Man from Uncle
00:05 Azalea Coriacon, died on Monday in New York City.
00:08 The Scottish star who also rose to fame playing chief medical examiner Donald "Ducky" Mallard
00:13 on NCIS was 90.
00:15 "We are deeply saddened by the passing of David McCallum and privileged that CBS was
00:19 his home for so many years.
00:21 David was a gifted actor and author and beloved by many around the world," CBS said in a statement.
00:27 The actor passed peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian
00:32 Hospital, CBS announced.
00:34 The Post has reached out to McCallum's representatives for comment.
00:38 He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and
00:42 the countless hours on film and television that will never go away," the statement from
00:46 continued.
00:47 "We will miss his warmth and endearing sense of humor that lit up any room or soundstage
00:51 he stepped onto, as well as the brilliant stories he often shared from a life well-lived.
00:56 Our hearts go out to his wife Catherine and his entire family, and all those who knew
01:00 and loved David."
01:01 McCallum's son Peter also shared a statement on behalf of the family.
01:05 "He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father.
01:09 He always put family before self.
01:11 He looked forward to any chance to connect with his grandchildren, and had a unique bond
01:15 with each of them," he said.
01:17 He and his youngest grandson, Whit, 9, could often be found in the corner of a room at
01:21 family parties having deep philosophical conversations.
01:24 The statement continued, "He was a true Renaissance man.
01:28 He was fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge.
01:32 For example, he was capable of conducting a symphony orchestra and could actually perform
01:37 an autopsy."
01:38 Based on his decades-long studies for his role on NCIS, after returning from the hospital
01:43 to their apartment, "I asked my mother if she was okay before she went to sleep.
01:48 Her answer was simply, 'Yes, but I do wish we had had a chance to grow old together.'
01:52 She is 79 and Dad just turned 90."
01:55 The honesty in that emotion shows how vibrant their beautiful relationship and daily lives
02:00 were, and that somehow, even at 90, Daddy never grew old.
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